Need New Tires? Don't Slide Down the Road!
Worn rubber and wet, icy or snowy driving conditions are a very dangerous combination. It doesn't matter if a car has four brand new "summer tires," they won't do you much good in really cold weather. As temperatures drop the material they are made of tends to harden like plastic, and we all know how well plastic slides on ice and snow. A winter tire is designed differently with a deeper tread depth, but the most important difference is the material they are made of and ability to stay soft in colder temperatures making the car more responsive to the road.
New tires may sound like an expensive inconvenience but not when you consider the potential cost of an accident. A worn tire or one inappropriate for the season can cause you to lose control of your vehicle and slide off the road or into other traffic. Depending on where you live, some states and provinces may even make "winter-specific" tires a requirement in certain areas for public safety on the road. Don't be an accident waiting to happen and see to it that all four on your vehicle are winter ready before the really bad weather arrives, not after.
Bear in mind when shopping for new tires that all four of them need to be replaced for winter, not just two strategic ones. It doesn't matter what type of vehicle you have, front or all-wheel drive, using two different types on the same car makes it less responsive in already rough conditions, and is therefore a huge safety risk. Reputable dealers don't sell them in sets of two because of the imbalance this could cause and potential risk involved.
Are you ready for a set of new tires? Contact the ASE Certified technicians at Expert Car Care Inc. today to find out more information about tires and to schedule an appointment. Our auto shop proudly serves residents in the community of West Allis, WI, and surrounding area.
Worn rubber and wet, icy or snowy driving conditions are a very dangerous combination. It doesn't matter if a car has four brand new "summer tires," they won't do you much good in really cold weather. As temperatures drop the material they are made of tends to harden like plastic, and we all know how well plastic slides on ice and snow. A winter tire is designed differently with a deeper tread depth, but the most important difference is the material they are made of and ability to stay soft in colder temperatures making the car more responsive to the road.
New tires may sound like an expensive inconvenience but not when you consider the potential cost of an accident. A worn tire or one inappropriate for the season can cause you to lose control of your vehicle and slide off the road or into other traffic. Depending on where you live, some states and provinces may even make "winter-specific" tires a requirement in certain areas for public safety on the road. Don't be an accident waiting to happen and see to it that all four on your vehicle are winter ready before the really bad weather arrives, not after.
Bear in mind when shopping for new tires that all four of them need to be replaced for winter, not just two strategic ones. It doesn't matter what type of vehicle you have, front or all-wheel drive, using two different types on the same car makes it less responsive in already rough conditions, and is therefore a huge safety risk. Reputable dealers don't sell them in sets of two because of the imbalance this could cause and potential risk involved.
Are you ready for a set of new tires? Contact the ASE Certified technicians at Expert Car Care Inc. today to find out more information about tires and to schedule an appointment. Our auto shop proudly serves residents in the community of West Allis, WI, and surrounding area.
