Winter Tires vs. All-Season Tires

Winter is upon us in greater Atlanta, and you may find yourself wondering about whether you should spring for winter tires. In many states, winter tires are overkill, but it’s still important to know the difference. Are winters are special enough for special tires. Take a moment to learn about why winter tires are so important for tackling our icy streets, and to review a few winter tire storage tips, as well as some of our observations about tire pressure in winter. Then, contact Gwinnett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to learn more about your options!

Why Winter Tires?

Compare winter tires vs. all-season tires to learn about why winter tires are a necessity:

• Winter tires feature far deeper tread grooves with more intricate patterns. This dramatically increases their traction on ice, sleet, and snow, while improving the responsiveness of your vehicle’s handling.
• Winter tires also include biting edges which are designed to slice through snow banks and ice buildups with ease.
• Winter tires are built with special compounds with help to ensure they don’t deteriorate in brutally cold temperatures. Meanwhile, all-season tires take quite a beating in freezing temps.

Winter Tire Storage Tips

While winter tires are important for Snellville winters, you need to take them off every spring. For starters, they’ll reduce your fuel economy numbers of dry roads. They also handle awkwardly and are quite noisy. When it comes time to store your tires, follow these steps:

• Clean the tires before you store them. If they’re covered in grime, the tread will corrode.
• Check on the tires from time to time to ensure they stay clean, so you can minimize the chance that the tread gets corroded by any dirt.
• When you put your winter tires back on, make sure you fill them up, as tire pressure in winter tends to decrease more quickly as molecules become denser. It’s likely that your winter tires are quite deflated.

Learn More About Winter Tires vs. All-Season Tires

Do you have more questions about the advantages of winter tires, our winter tire storage tips, or the behavior of tire pressure in winter? Then, call Gwinnett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at (678) 748-3796. But first, take a moment to explore our service tips for helpful reads about Ford Mobile Service and more!