Around KIPO Chevrolet, we figure you have two options regarding winter tires. You can put them on your vehicle and feel confident about your winter-driving traction, or you can commit to never driving when Ransomville, NY roads might be slick.
Of course, you might wish to think that all-season tires provide enough traction for icy pavement. Take it from us, people with extensive tire experience. All-season tires are not enough. They only truly work three seasons of the year. You're in a much safer position using winter tires from mid-fall to mid-spring.
Winter tires feature multiple characteristics that optimize your cold-weather traction. First, while all-season tires feature rounded corners for noise reduction, winter tires' sidewalls and tread patches are joined by a near-right angle. Your winter tires will ride louder than your all-season treads, but they'll provide more grip-producing contact area. They'll also feature stickier rubber, which helps you gain traction in dicey situations. To heighten their products' traction-gaining capabilities, manufacturers may include odd components. Nutshells, silica, and citrus extracts have been employed. Hopefully, you can now see what sets winter tires apart from other tire categories.