Winter tires, also known as snow tires, are designed to provide good traction when temperatures drop below 7.2Cº. If you live in a colder climate and where you regularly have to drive through harsh winter conditions and icy roads, winter tires may be right for you.
- Winter tires provide improved braking in snowy and icy conditions
- These tires work well in all types of winter - snow, slush, wet and even icy roads.
- Winter tires have a specially designed tread design for ice, snow and other harsh winter conditions
- They have specially designed tread rubbers that remain flexible at low temperatures for better vehicle handling
- Aggressive winter tire tread reduces snow accumulation
- Most drivers report that winter tires give them a sense of confidence and control in difficult winter weather conditions.
- The treads have serrated edges for better traction on wet and icy roads
- Tread compounds are softer in the cold, resulting in a firmer grip
ASKO's all-season tires have optimized tread patterns that help maintain a firm grip on dry, wet and snowy roads.
If you live in a place where you can experience a variety of warmer and colder weather conditions, including snow and rain, but icy and slippery roads are rare, buying all-season tires is a good idea. may suit you.
- All-season tires are a type of tire that provides traction and grip in wet and snowy conditions
- Tire treads are designed to provide stable control in wet and dry conditions
- Although all-season tires provide traction in a variety of weather conditions, winter tires outperform them in terms of traction on snow and ice.
- All-season tires typically have a longer tread life than season-specific tires
- All-season tires can have low rolling resistance, which saves energy and results in better gas mileage
- Often more comfortable and quieter
3 reasons why you should not use your summer tires in winter:
- Summer tires are made from a harder rubber compound designed for hot weather. At cold temperatures (below 7°C), this rubber hardens and reduces road holding ability. This results in longer braking distances and increases the risk of skidding.
- Summer tires do not have deep treads and grooves, which are important for traction on snow and ice. Their tread design is optimized for dry and wet roads in hot conditions, and they are not suitable for handling slippery winter surfaces.
- Using summer tires in winter conditions increases the risk of accidents due to improper steering and braking. In addition, solid rubber can crack or disintegrate more quickly in extreme cold, reducing tire life and overall safety.