"Understanding the Purpose of Winter Car Tyres"
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[ "Understandingthe Purpose of Winter Car Tyres?All-seasontyres are not suitable for winter conditions because they do not havethe required grip on snow and ice. The difference between summer andwinter tyres is simple: summer tyres leave an imprint in asphaltwhile winter tyres leave an imprint in the snow.Wintertyres' rubber compound contains more natural rubber (ca 40%) thanall-season ones (5-15%); this makes them softer, increasing theirability to grip cold surfaces like ice or even snow. This maincharacteristic allows them to provide better performance thanall-seasons ones. However, it also results in shorter durability;furthermore, their capability to reduce stopping distances on dryroads comes at the cost of increasing wear.Wintertyre treads are thicker than summer ones and this also affects thetire's structure, so it becomes less flexible and more rigid. Thiswill cause vibrations when running on uneven surfaces or at highspeeds, but it is often seen as a trade-off for safety on theaforementioned slippery roads.Manypeople think that winter tyres by Goodyear Tyres Reading arealso suitable for low temperatures (lower than seven C) whileall-seasons run on warmer surfaces better. However, if you want to besure about your choice, some manufacturers offer specific wintertyres designed to work at shallow temperatures (-30C).Wintertyres can be mandatory in some countries during wintertime, wherethey are indicated by the term "M&S", standing for Mud& Snow, displayed on their sidewall.Thebottom line is that if you live in an area with cold winters, it's agood idea to switch to winter tyres when the temperature starts todrop below seven C  this will ensure a safer and morecomfortable drive. Just be sure to store your all-season tyressomewhere safe, as you won't be able to use them when the weatherwarms up again.Thebest winter tyres for your car can be found at specialized stores orsimply on the Internet. The price difference between summer andwinter tyres is up to 30 per tyre, depending on your car's marketvalue. A complete set of four winter tyres costs anywhere from 300up to 500 if they're top-notch quality ones.Ifyou are not sure whether winter tyres are the right choice for you,ask a professional. They will be able to assess your driving habitsand tell you whether winter tyres are necessary, and if so, whichones would be best for your car.Thereare two types of winter tyres: studded and studless.Studdedtyres workthe same way as skis, with hundreds of metal pins placed in thetreads to grip the ice. The German government does not recommend thembecause they cause significant damages to road surfaces during theirlife cycle, so don't use them when it's dry or warm outside; apartfrom that, you'll be limited to driving only where there is snowwhich means no expressways.Studlesswinter tyres canoffer better performance than studded ones, and they're highlyrecommended if you live in a region where temperatures drop belowseven C regularly. Many manufacturers also provide specific summertyres for icy roads (we call them "ice-plus" tyres), whichare a good alternative if you don't want to use winter tyres all yearround.Ifyou are looking for a general-purpose or cheap tyre Readinggood in wet, dry and cold conditions, then a 'winter' tyre would bethe best choice. Winter tyres are made from a softer rubber compoundthan regular tyres; this gives them extra grip on cold surfaces likeice and snow. They also have a tread pattern specially designed todisperse snow and water, which helps keep the car stable on slipperyroads.Wintertyres can be used at temperatures down to about 7 degrees Celsius,but if you know that temperatures will regularly drop below this, itis best to invest in a set of winter tyres." ]