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February 6, 2023

Why you need winter tires

  • Some drivers put too much faith in a single tire type to handle every temperature and surface condition.
    • By MILES BRANMAN
    Edmunds

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    Winter tires give your vehicle improved traction, braking and handling in all cold-weather driving conditions compared to all-season tires.

    It's obvious that when temperatures drop and winter weather arrives you'll need to put away your shorts and T-shirt and go for pants and a thick coat. But the decision to swap out your vehicle's all-season tires for winter tires isn't so clear-cut. Some drivers put too much faith in a single tire type to handle every temperature and surface condition, while others want to avoid the time and added expense of switching to a dedicated winter tire.


     
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