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How to stay safe when driving on snow and ice

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When winter approaches it causes quite a bit of anxiety even in experienced drivers. Even though good quality winter tires or all-weather tires are equipped to handle all kinds of winter road conditions, it is still the driver who needs to drive the car on snow and ice. In many areas of the United States winters can come without much warning, which can be quite dangerous if not equipped with proper tires, and it’s useful to have at least some basic knowledge of how to drive on snow and ice. This is why, besides a good quality tire, it is important to know some safety tips for winter driving. Even experienced drivers find driving in winter on snow and ice daunting. There are some things to consider, like how to steer on snowy and icy surfaces. It is important to keep smooth, careful and precise movements of the steering wheel so as not to cause skidding that can also occur with hard accelerations, braking or speeds too fast for the conditions. Braking or stopping on slippery...

What to consider when buying tires for hybrid or electric SUVs

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The first thing to consider when buying tires for hybrid or electric SUVs is the difference between them and regular combustion engine SUVs. Both hybrid or electric SUVs are unique in that they are heavier than traditional cars, which makes grip and traction even more important as the additional weight requires longer braking distance. It is also a good idea to buy from a tire manufacturer that not only knows the unique need of hybrid and electric SUVs, but also from a company with environmental awareness. After all, people who look to buy hybrid or electric cars are people that care about the environment. Nokian Tyres was the first manufacturer in the world to acquire the BS7750 environmental certificate. It also uses only purified oils in the tire production process – no toxic or carcinogenic chemicals at all. This company offers winter, all-season and all-weather tires that come specially recommended for hybrid or electric SUVs. If in the market for all-weather tires , th...

Why all-season tires are better than all-weather tires for summer driving

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The main reason that all-season tires perform better than all-weather tires in the summer is the same reason why all-weather tires perform better than all-season tires in the winter. The reason all-weather tires perform so well in the winter on snow and ice is due to their more aggressive tread patterns and tread compounds that allow for use in colder weather. All-season tires handle better in the summer than all-weather tires, as their tread patterns are less aggressive and allow for more contact with the road. Also, the rubber compound can withstand a greater temperature range. This allows all-season tires to be ideal for spring and summer with their unique tread design that allows them to have excellent handling and stability on wet and dry payment alike. If you come from a place where summers get extremely hot there is no need to worry, as all-season tires are made to handle a large range of temperatures. If you live in an area where there are severe winters and you are ...

Why all-weather tires are not ideal for summer driving

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When spring and summer approaches, it is no longer possible to continue driving with winter tires. It is not always necessary to get dedicated winter tires if you live in an area that has mild winters: all-weather tires might suffice. Keep in mind that an all-season tire handles better in summer than all-weather tires. The reason why an all-season tire is ideal for spring and summer is due to the unique tread design that allows it to have excellent handling and stability on wet and dry payment alike. If you come from a place where summers get extremely hot there is no need to worry, as all-season tires are made to handle a large range of temperatures. If your choice is still to invest in all-weather tires to avoid changing tires in the winter, there are many high-quality all-weather tires , like the Nokian WR G3. The Nokian WR G3 all-weather tire offers excellent functionality in varying weather conditions, remaining stable and easy to control even at high speeds while remai...