"Is it a good choice to use summer tyres in Winter Season?"
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[ "Is it a good choice to use summer tyres in Winter Season?Summer tyres are part of the original equipment fitment of car manufacturers and are optimised for hot weather. So, its very likely that you own a set. But how do summer tyres work? Like all tyre types, summer tyres are an ideal combination of design and compound. These things also make the difference between summer, all-season and winter tyres. But why should you use summer tyres Sturminster Newton?When to use summer tyres?As a rule, summer tyres are sensible when the temperatures youre driving in remain above 7 C. If you already own winter tyres for temperatures below 7 C, then it is more sensible to buy summer tyres. A set of all-season tyres costs more than a set of summer tyres. There are also advantages, other than financial ones, to using summer tyres.Summer tyres function and appearanceWhen you compare winter tyres vs summer tyres, youll note the difference in appearance. Summer tyres have much larger tread blocks and fewer sipes. This increases the amount of rubber that is in contact with the road. The result: better handling, braking stability and a shorter braking distance.Why shouldn't you use summer tyres in winter?In the UK cars are fitted with summer tyres as standard, and many people only change them when they're worn out and pushing the minimum legal tread depth (1.6mm). But many people don't consider the time of year when they're buying new sets of tyres, or even know that seasonal tyres are important for optimal performance, safety and efficiency. And while summer tyres are great for the warmer months, there are some very good reasons to switch to winter tyres when temperatures start to fallIn this post, we're going to look at the difference between summer and winter tyres, and reveal why it's important to have the right tyres for the right season, and driving conditions.Why using summer tyres in winter is a problemMany of our customers ask 'Are summer tyres OK in winter?' and our answer has to be, 'Not really, no.' Why not? Because they can cause:Tyre wear and damageBecause of the harder compound summer tyres are made of, their rubber can become stiff in cold temperatures and this can lead to cracking as the tyre loses its elasticity. The thread block can also start to chip off - tyres with this damage need replacing immediately. Stiff tyres also compromise grip, which we'll discuss more now.Poor traction and handlingWe've mentioned the different treads that tyres made for summer and winter have, and this tread can be problematic in the wrong season. While the shallower tread of summer tyres is fine for driving in dry conditions and rain, it's much less effective in ice and snow. This is where the tread block cavity of winter tyres comes in handy, where slush and snow gather and actually create more traction with the snow on the roadBecause summer tyres don't have this feature they compact the snow, making the contact area more slippery. This of course means it's more dangerous to use summer tyres in winter, in the UK and numerous other countries that regularly see snowy and icy roads. In fact, many EU countries make it a legal requirement to have suitable tyres for each seasonLong braking distancesSummer tyres are known to have lower rolling resistance (briefly, the effort needed to keep a tyre rolling), which is good in warm weather as it can save fuel, but not so good in winter. When driving on ice or snow you need more rolling resistance, so in these conditions, summer tyres equate to longer braking distancesSlow accelerationAgain, because summer tyres have less rolling resistance and less grip, they can't accelerate as fast as winter tyres. So if you don't have the right tyres for cold weather, you'll be off to a slow start from standingAnother difference between winter and summer tyres is the tread depth. Summer tyres usually have a shallower tread depth compared to winter tyres. They do not need the same grip on the road as winter tyres would on snow. In turn, summer tyres are far more stable at higher speeds. This means they maintain their shape better and why summer tyres can run at a higher speed than winter tyres.The main advantage of summer tyres by brands like Yokohama tyres Sturminster Newton is their optimised handling in both, wet and dry. This is partly due to the specially designed tyre tread bars. They offer you better grip length- and sideways, which is beneficial to minimising aquaplaning. Another advantage is the rubber compound." ]