Winter Tires vs. All-Season Tires

Even in temperate locations like Macon and Perry, the debate about winter tires vs. all-season tires often comes up. That’s because there’s more to winter driving than just snow and ice. Temperatures and the way they affect tire pressure in winter should also play a part in deciding which kind of tires are best for your driving style. Take a closer look at how winter tires vs. all-season compare with the Warner Robins Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT parts team, then come to our tire center to find the right tires for your driving style.

The Pros and Cons of Winter Tires

Whether you travel to snowy, icy locations or you just like to be prepared in Bonaire, you should examine the pros and cons of switching to winter tires. Here are some of the big ones:

Advantages

• Unique Rubber Compound: If you spend a lot of time in places with low temperatures, your all-season tires might become brittle and prone to cracks. Winter tires are made from a rubber compound that’s designed to withstand the cold.

• Specially-Designed Tread: You’ll notice the grooves in a winter tire are different from an all-season tire and that’s because they’re specially designed for winter driving. The grooves reduce the amount of snow and ice build-up so you’ve got better traction when driving in inclement weather.

• Biting Edge Design: Winter tires have a biting edge design that digs into deep snow and ice to allow your vehicle to easily drive in winter conditions.

Disadvantages

• Wear: That special rubber compound that withstands winter cold temperatures doesn’t do well when it’s hot. Driving on winter tires or improper winter tire storage can shorten the life of your winter tires.

• Swapping Out: To protect your winter tires from heat damage, you’ll need to have another pair of tires ready when spring arrives.

Winter Tire Storage Information & Tips

Because of their sensitivity to heat, winter tire storage is very important. You can’t just throw them into a hot garage or shed without air conditioning. Here are some other things you’ll need to do for your winter tire storage:

• Store Clean Tires: Storing tires without cleaning them could lead to corrosion and decrease the lifespan of your tires. Be mindful to even clean out the deep treads. Make sure you cover your tires after you clean them.

• Clean & Temperature-Controlled Storage: You’ll want to keep your tires in a clean and temperature-controlled space so that they don’t sustain heat damage. Stack your tires and rotate them occasionally to avoid any spots or unusual deformities.

• Tire Pressure: Your tire pressure in winter will almost always drop. Add the correct amount of air to your tires when they’re still cold so they’ll be ready to go next season.

• Tread Wear: Regularly inspect your tire tread wear to ensure you’ve got the proper tire tread for when roads do become hazardous.

Save on Tires at Warner Robins Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT

No matter what you choose in winter tires vs. all-season tires, you can get them for a great price at Warner Robins Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT! Shop our parts specials when it’s time to replace your tires.