Watch the difference between winter tires and all season tires. Winter tires are crucial for stopping, traction and cornering. Consider the possibility of being stranded in the snow or having one of those nasty fender benders. Winter tires can be a minimal investment that will last over several years.
In my last post I told you that a good package that includes snow tires, rims, mounting and balancing could very well be the best option for avoiding the expense and inconvenience of changing tires each winter and spring. It also may prove to be a much better option than searching for salvage rims as spares and having tires mounted. All the
Winter tires need to be put on and taken off every year. This can be a problem. I have never met a person who enjoys sitting in the waiting room of a tire store drinking bad coffee and reading old magazines. Mounting fees accumulate quickly making this a relatively expensive proposal. There is a better alternative. Simply get another
Winter tires are specifically built to grab snow and ice. Unlike an all-season or summer tire, a snow tire is formed with a softer, more flexible rubber formula more suitable to cold weather. Using this compound, a winter tire retains its traction capabilities to hold the road better and to grip snow and ice. A summer or all season tire
