How can I tell the difference between summer and winter tires?
First and foremost, make sure you know the size of your tires —it’s one of the first questions you’ll be asked in store. Your winter tires and your summer tires must be the same size. To find out the size of your tires, just take a look at the sidewall. You’ll find a code similar to this one: P225/60 R17.
Which is the best brand of winter tires?
Leo also recommends the Michelin X-Ice and Bridgeston Blizzak series as the best overall performers. For the budget conscious, Leo recommends Uniroyal Tiger Paw Ice & Snow II (passenger cars/vans) and BFGoodrich Winter Slalom KSI (SUV/light truck).
What to look for in a snow tire?
Pro Tip: Look for the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol. The 3PMSF symbol confirms the tire meets a minimum requirement for acceleration and traction on snow in conditions considered severe by the weather service. All dedicated winter tires will have the symbol.
Why are winter tires good in cold weather?
Even though you may never see snow or ice, winter tires are still recommended for cold weather and low temperatures because of their softer rubber compound which grips the road surface despite the much lower temperatures. This focus lets the driver get more use out of their sports car’s performance.
What kind of tires do you use in winter?
Winter tires are designed with special materials that stay soft to provide maximum traction in temperatures below 45 degrees. Winter tires have tread block patterns designed to grip snow-, ice-, and slush-covered roads better than any all-season tire.
What are the benefits of all season tires?
With year-round versatility, all-season tires will perform in all weather, even light snow. All-season tires offer dependable handling, durable tread life, and a quiet ride. Prepared to take you anywhere you want to go, from the freeway to mud, gravel, and snow. All-terrain tires are versatile enough for work and play on or off-road.
What kind of tires are good for off-roading?
All-terrain tires are versatile enough for work and play on or off-road. Featuring a variety of tire options to supply excellent traction in sand, mud, gravel, and rocks for the frequent off-roader. ATV tires are available in mud, all-terrain, and racing types.
What kind of tires are on sale at Discount Tire?
Discount Tire offers a full line of tires for sale online, from the most popular and trusted brands at the lowest prices in the industry. Whether you need new tires for your daily commute or off-road tires for your truck, from ATVs to SUVs, we have you covered.