Are you thinking of getting new tyres? Below you will find all the information you need about summer, winter, and all-season tyres. By following this manual, you will be able to better choose when the best time is to upgrade or replace your vehicle’s tyres.
As an experienced driver, you know how daunting can be to select the right Maxxis banden Utrecht for your car. First, you have to face a confusing array of sizes, tyre types as well as brands to select from, so it can be easy to get confused and even annoyed. But you should not worry: the following guide explains to you all the important facts and features you have to understand before buying your next set of tyres.
Before buying tyres, you need to answer the next questions:
- How many miles will these tyres last?
- What kind of tyre does my vehicle need?
- Should I upgrade or replace my tyres?
- How much am I willing to pay?
All-Season Tyres
Nowadays, most modern vehicles come with a nice set of all-seasons, which were specially built to deliver decent all-year experience, grip, and traction in most types of climate conditions. This means you will get a fair ride and excellent handling, decent wet-weather control, some ability in snowy roads, and quiet running.
There are two major groups of all-seasons: grand touring and high-performance. High-performance offers sharper handling and control than traditional all-season tyres. These tyres grip the surface more confidently while they also feel sporty to use — normally at the cost of winter traction. This type of tyre is designed for sportier vehicles or more-aggressive motorists.
On the other hand, grand touring tyres have a lower-profile appearance but ride a lot better. Lately, a subgroup of grand touring has emerged, we call it the all-weather tyre. They feature superb snow traction and grip that is almost similar to pure snow tyres while providing similar performance in other fields just as traditional all-season tyres. These tyres have a snowflake symbol on their sidewall.
According to their all-season label, most vehicle owners decide to put them on even during the winter season and expect they will provide all the grip and traction they require on icy, snowy, and wet roads. However, most all-seasons are useless in the snow; that is why dedicated snow tyres are designed to provide improved traction when snowfalls.
Summer Tyres
It is important to mention that the term summer tyres is misleading, as these tyres should be referred to as three-season tyres as they were specially designed to deliver wet and dry weather grip in warm and moderate weather conditions. They improve steering response, stop your car in less distance and boost cornering traction. Nevertheless, they do it at a high cost: summer tyres works only at temperatures above seven degrees Celsius. Once the temperature drops, the tyres will feel skittish or behave inconsistently; plus, they will lose grip and behave as if they are riding on icy and wet roads.
Winter Tyres
They are intended to deliver maximum grip in slippery and snowy winter conditions — plus their traction is not equalled by other types of Autobanden Utrecht.
Winter tyres were designed to perform well in cold temperatures, although they do cannot handle warmer climates. That is why they need to be considered a replacement if you live in areas with harsh winter storms. Their treads are designed to provide a major traction improvement.
