Key Points on Winter Tires Versus All-Season and Summer Tires:
Temperature Matters: Winter tires outperform all-season and summer tires when the mercury drops below +7°C.
Flexible Rubber Compound: Winter tires use a rubber compound that remains pliable in cold temperatures, offering better grip.
Extreme Cold Traction: Even at -30°C, winter tires provide superior traction compared to all-season tires at +4°C.
Enhanced Tread Design: Winter tires feature deeper grooves and irregular edges on their treads, improving traction on wet, slushy, snowy, icy, and dry cold surfaces.
Shorter Stopping Distance: On icy roads, a car with winter tires requires just 6.4 meters to come to a stop, whereas a car with all-season tires needs 12.1 meters.
Safety and Technology: Winter tires play a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness of safety technologies like electronic stability control by providing the necessary traction.
Reduced Collision Risk: Winter tires' superior performance in winter conditions significantly increases the likelihood that drivers can avoid expensive collisions.
