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[ "DIFFERENCES BETWEEN WINTER AND SUMMER TYRESFor many drivers, mainly those living in places like the UK with diverse weather conditions, it is required to have at least two backup sets of tyres, for winter and summer. Still, many people do not know the main differences between winter and summer tyres. To understand what kind of tyres your car needs, you have to first recognize what makes them different.Each driver needs a different type of Imperial tyres depending on the road conditions and the weather. Summer and winter tyres have three central differences: their rubber, tread pattern and structure.How does the temperature affect your tyres?Winter tyresYou can identify this kind of tyres because they carry a symbol of a snowflake inside a mountain on one of the sidewalls of the tyre, which means that they satisfy the security standard for winter tyres. They use higher amounts of natural rubber which make them more flexible, especially during cold weather. This softness allows them to connect with the surface, enhancing handling and grip. Winter tyres perform better in temperatures under 7-degree Celsius, different from summer tyres that harden faster on low temperatures.Winter tyres have lots of small grooves which disperse all the water and avoid aquaplaning. These grooves are like little teeth that bite the snow and ice, offering an excellent grip. They have also a deeper tread pattern that works as a hole for water and snow. They should be exchanged once their tread has 4 millimetres of depth. Once the depth is below 4 mm, most of the benefits of winter tyres have no effect on ice and snow.Summer tyresThis type of tyres provides better performance on milder weather as well as on some levels of cold temperatures. They use a harder compound that tends to soften in warmer temperatures to adjust to wet and dry roads alike. They have slightly fewer grooves than winter ones but use special tread bars that help reduce aquaplaning and provide better grip both laterally and longitudinally in hot temperatures.They can adapt to warm climates without getting too soft; however, even though summer tyres are supposed to handle all kinds of weather and have lower friction, it is not advisable to use them in climates below 7-degree Celsius. Due to its harder rubber and sometimes lack of natural rubber, you will end up losing traction and even slip or skid.Summer tyres have a unique block-shaped tread that provides a larger footprint. They need to be replaced once the tread depth surpasses 3 millimetres. This will maintain perfect handling and braking distance.Keep in mind that using summer tyres during the winter can be risky and dangerous and you will damage your tires. They have poorer rolling resistance and acceleration compared to winter tyres, so the best option is to use your summer tyres if there are no signs of snow or ice. Winter tyres will always outperform summer tyres on snowy surfaces as its compound is softer and less susceptible to cold weathers.Weather conditions play a big role in deciding the right tyres for you and your car. Imperial tyres offer you a wide variety of winter and summer tyres, ready to withstand all types of climates. Visit your local store and get yourself the right set of tyres for your next vacation." ]