WHAT ARE WINTER TYRES?

You may have considered buying winter tyres, but are they worth the cost? As the name suggests, winter tyres are designed to be used specially in the colder months of the year.

They’re made from a softer rubber compound than ‘normal’ tyres, meaning they heat up faster and operate better at lower temperatures – as well as having a different tread pattern to cut through snow and sleet easier. effective with rougher terrain.

That’s not as much of a problem in the UK, but it doesn’t mean they’re obsolete here. They’re safer and, if the rare deep snows come, more likely to get you to work (we’ll let you decide if that’s an upside.) vehicle, switching to winter tyres could be a wise choice if you plan on using it daily. As many are equipped with nearslick tyres designed for high-speed driving, they’re the polar opposite to winter tyres and are likely to put you in a sticky situation in rough weather. winter, or plan on taking on some rougher country roads, the rugged nature of winter tyres may carry you through to spring.

On the other hand, if your car is merely a tool to go to and from work in urban areas, you can