Winter Tires vs. All-Season Tires

You’ve probably heard about winter tires, but what’s the fuss? Are they really that important to install when the roads get slick with snow and ice? Take a moment to compare winter tires vs. all-season tires with Five Star Automotive Group, and to learn about winter tire storage as well as about tire pressure in winter. Then, contact a Five Star Automotive Group location nearest you to further discuss your options with one of our mechanics! 

Winter Tires vs. All-Season Tires: Which Is Right For You? 

All-season tires are great on dry roads, improving acceleration, smoothness of handling, and fuel economy, while providing admirable traction. That said, winter tires offer far more traction and better handling on ice and snow, due to the following design elements: 

• Winter tires feature biting edges, which are sharp enough to slice through ice dams and banks of snow. 
• They also include complex tread patterns with deeper grooves. This increases their friction, and thus, their traction on slippery ice. 
• Finally, winter tires feature a unique rubber compound that doesn’t deteriorate nearly as quickly in freezing temperatures. 

Winter Tire Storage Tips

One thing to bear in mind is that you’ll need to take your winter tires off when it begins to warm up. On dry roads, they’re noisy, handle awkwardly, and decrease fuel economy. But before you store those tires, read our tips: 

• Tire pressure in winter tends to decrease faster. After all, cold makes air molecules shrink. Before you reinstall your tires, air them up! 
• Before you let your tires sit in storage for months on end, make sure to clean them. Slowly but surely, residual grim can corrode the tread. 
• Keep tabs on your tires to make sure they aren’t corroding. 

Reach Out to a Five Star Automotive Group Dealership for Assistance

Do you have more questions about comparing winter tires vs. all-season tires, winter tire storage, or about how tire pressure behaves in winter? You’ll want to get in touch with a Five Star Automotive Group dealership in your area. Currently, we have dealerships in Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, and South Carolina!