Winter Tires - Why Have Them

Since we live in Nova Scotia, which experiences cold, snowy, and icy weather, you need a good set of winter tires. There are so many features and benefits that winter tires offer. If you hate driving in adverse conditions, winter tires can help to ease your mind a bit.

Some individuals confuse all-season tires with winter tires. Please make no mistake that the two are different. First, a winter tire offers more flexibility as the extremely cold temperatures can cause the tread on all-season tires to become hard. This will affect how they grip the roadways. Winter tires tread will not have this effect as they are manufactured to stay flexible at all times.

Second, winter tires will provide the driver with better braking and steering. As there will be a better grip on the roadways, the driver will have more control with both braking and steering.

And we can not forget about the traction that winter tires provide. Winter tires allow snow to be pushed aside instead of being accumulated under the car. This is done by the various treads designs on winter tires. As far as ice goes, traction can be maintained from the high number of biting edges winter tires have.

Hydroplaning is another issue that many drivers have during the winter months. A set of winter tires can help to reduce hydroplaning as the treads will assist in maintaining contact with the pavement.

It has been a common misconception that one needs an all-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive to get through the winter months. But with a high-quality set of winter tires, you will fare much better.

Winter tires can help drivers drive better on snow or ice-covered roads. If you live in an area that experiences these conditions, purchase a set to have installed before the first snowfall. It is recommended that winter tires be placed on your car in Fall and left until Spring. At Kentville Toyota, it is never too early to book your service appointment!

You will be glad that you did when those first snowflakes hit the ground.