Although fall has just begun, winter will be here before you know it. With winter comes winter weather and winter road conditions, and you and your car need to be prepared. There are a lot of things you can do to get your car ready for winter, and one of those things is to get snow tires. Some people think that it’s not worth the hassle of swapping out your tires for the winter, but there are also many benefits to getting a good set of snow tires from your local tire shop.
Here are three reasons to head to your local tire shop for a set of snow tires this winter.
Better Handling on Slippery Roads
Snow tires have a specific tread pattern and rubber compound that provide better traction when driving on icy roads. The tread pattern has deeper groves and more sipes (small cuts in the tread), so your wheels make more contact with the road than with normal tires. Because of their tread and rubber compound, snow tires do better in cold conditions and on slippery surfaces, reducing your risk of skidding, sliding, or fishtailing on the ice and snow.
Shorter Stopping Distance
A stopping distance is how far your car travels from the time you engage your brakes until you come to a full stop. As you might expect, that distance increases when the surface of the road is slippery. Because snow tires have a better grip on the road, you will have a shorter stopping distance in icy conditions. This also keeps you and other drivers safer, as you are less likely to misjudge your stopping distance and collide with the car in front of you.
Protect Your Other Tires
As we’re sure you know, tires are expensive. A full set will cost you a few hundred dollars, even from a more affordable tire shop. By using snow tires in the winter, you will prolong the life of the tires that you use during the rest of the year. Even better, you can store your snow tires during the warmer seasons so they last you for a few years at least. Using snow tires is an investment that will pay off by extending the lifespan of both sets of tires.
Looking for a tire shop? Visit Erick’s!
If you plan on switching to snow tires for the winter, you need a great tire shop. Luckily, you have Erick’s Custom Exhaust & Auto Repair! We’ll find you the best set of snow tires for your car so you can drive with confidence this winter.
