Winter is not only skiing and New Year's bustle, but also the time when it is time for motorists to switch to winter tires. These tires are designed to keep the car confidently on a snow-covered or icy road. How to choose the right winter tires?
Instructions
Step 1
If you ride a lot on snow and ice, then keep in mind: the material for winter tires is selected exactly so that the wheels stick to slippery surfaces when driving. Therefore, if you plan to ride in heavily snowy areas and on ice, for example, in the suburbs, choose softer winter tires.
Step 2
For frequent driving on asphalt, it is worth purchasing a harder rubber. Soft tires are just as reliable, but they will wear out much faster. Choose a rubber in consultation with the seller - he can tell you based on his experience, customer reviews and certificates. By touch, you can hardly distinguish between hard and soft rubber.
Step 3
Choose winter tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern - they are most effective. Remember - the outer part of the tire will be responsible for driving on asphalt, and the inner part - on asphalt covered with snow. Install tires correctly, strictly following the markings on them.
Step 4
If you want to replace regular winter tires with studded ones, remember - when driving on rolled snow and ice, the car will be more stable and its braking properties will improve. When driving on asphalt, everything will happen exactly the opposite.
Step 5
In the event that you are not sure of your knowledge and do not know what size to choose winter tires (by the way, the same rule applies to summer tires), narrow your search to the models recommended by your car manufacturer. Many car owners prefer tires that are wide enough, sometimes more than necessary. Yes, in this case, the contact between the wheels and the road will undoubtedly increase. However, the weight of the car will be distributed so that the grip of the wheels on the surface on which the car is moving is slightly weakened. And this is not entirely correct and can lead to some problems while driving.
Step 6
If you were not able to buy winter tires on time and the size you need is not in the store, it is better to prefer a model that has a slightly smaller width than necessary. However, the height of the profile should be higher than usual.
