Are your tires the right ones for winter driving? Do you drive where there's a lot of snow? The condition and type of tires you use are important for safety.
If you are like most vehicle owners, you probably have "all-season" tires on your vehicle. While they are designed to handle most driving conditions, they may not be suitable in heavy snow.
All-Season Tires - Good all-weather performance
Not as effective in heavy snow and slush.
Wide or Hi-Performance Tires - Unless designed for snow, traction is limited in snowy conditions.
Winter Tires - Deeper tread. Best for snow, slush and on ice, as well as wet and dry roads.
Studded Tires - Most effective on wet ice when the temperature is near zero.
All-season tires can begin to lose their grip when the temperature drops below -10° C. Winter tires are made for cold and snowy conditions. They remain more flexible than all-season tires in colder temperatures and the deeper tread pattern allows the tire to clear itself of snow as it rotates. Studded tires are most effective on wet ice when the temperature is near zero, but don't outperform other tires in other winter conditions.
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