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Wintermark
Magna Grip HT
Snow tire radial
Magna Grip HT
Snow tire radial
Ultra Grip
Severe Winter
Traction
Radial Pinned
For Studs
Severe Winter
Traction
Radial Pinned
For Studs
Ultra Grip Ice
Severe Winter
Traction Radial
Designed For
Optimal Ice
Traction Without
Studs
Severe Winter
Traction Radial
Designed For
Optimal Ice
Traction Without
Studs
Snow tires have been designed to replace your standard radial tires for the winter
season to make driving on snow and ice safer. Snow tires have deeper treads that
increase traction and a rubber compound that maintains its resilience and elasticity in
colder temperatures. They are rated to better handle slippery road conditions like
sleet, mud, and ice.
Even though standard tires that come with your vehicle are called "all-season",
they're not ideal for extensive driving over many months of consistent snowfall or
slush, but sporadic storms or the odd ski trip. All season tires are a compromise for
driving in all four seasons. As good as they are, all season tires are not Severe Snow
tires. They don't have the cold weather rubber compounds. They don't have
channeling tread patters or the large number of tread sipes for wet surface control,
and they don't have the open tread block pattern for deep snow traction. Therefore,
many safety boards recommend people living in extreme climates invest in four snow
tires and install them for the winter. Regardless of whether your vehicle is front,
rear, or all wheel drive, you should use all four tires of the same brand that
are marked with the icon of a "snowflake with in a mountain". Tires that are
marked with the "snowflake in the mountain" icon meet specific snow traction
performance requirements and have been designed specifically for use in severe
snow conditions.
On dry pavement, the overall performance of an all season tire steadily declines as
the temperature gets colder. The crossover point is 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Colder
than that and a severe snow rated tire outperforms an all season tire. The snow tire's
performance sharply improves as temperatures fall from 45 degrees Fahrenheit to 5
degrees Fahrenheit, while the all season tire approaches the "not recommended"
status.
Snow tires stick to the road and make driving safer because of their tread design
and material. The Rubber Manufacturer's Association will designate snow tires M/S
only if they fulfill the requirements of the depth and pattern on their tread. This
means the tires have the proper grooves to fling off snow and connect to the
pavement. They're also made of a different rubber compound that doesn't stiffen at
low temperatures and will distribute the weight of the car more evenly on the tires. Of
course, driving in hazardous conditions makes it even more important that your tires
are always properly inflated so they have the correct footprint, the area where the tire
touches the road, for maximum traction.
The increased friction of properly installed snow tires can keep your vehicle on the
road, maintain normal steering and allow you to safely navigate the winter roads.
Snow tires reduce the probability that your wheels will skid when you apply the
brakes. They can also prevent your vehicle from hydroplaning, which happens when
there is an even layer of water on the road and your tires slide over the water, rather
than make a path through it. Studded snow tires combine elements of snow chains
without the bulk or damage to the asphalt. These specialty tires have small metal
studs embedded in the rubber for a stronger grip, but these are not necessary or
favorable for all roads.
*Note: In the state of Connecticut studded snow tires cannot be installed before
November 15th and must be removed by April 30th.
season to make driving on snow and ice safer. Snow tires have deeper treads that
increase traction and a rubber compound that maintains its resilience and elasticity in
colder temperatures. They are rated to better handle slippery road conditions like
sleet, mud, and ice.
Even though standard tires that come with your vehicle are called "all-season",
they're not ideal for extensive driving over many months of consistent snowfall or
slush, but sporadic storms or the odd ski trip. All season tires are a compromise for
driving in all four seasons. As good as they are, all season tires are not Severe Snow
tires. They don't have the cold weather rubber compounds. They don't have
channeling tread patters or the large number of tread sipes for wet surface control,
and they don't have the open tread block pattern for deep snow traction. Therefore,
many safety boards recommend people living in extreme climates invest in four snow
tires and install them for the winter. Regardless of whether your vehicle is front,
rear, or all wheel drive, you should use all four tires of the same brand that
are marked with the icon of a "snowflake with in a mountain". Tires that are
marked with the "snowflake in the mountain" icon meet specific snow traction
performance requirements and have been designed specifically for use in severe
snow conditions.
On dry pavement, the overall performance of an all season tire steadily declines as
the temperature gets colder. The crossover point is 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Colder
than that and a severe snow rated tire outperforms an all season tire. The snow tire's
performance sharply improves as temperatures fall from 45 degrees Fahrenheit to 5
degrees Fahrenheit, while the all season tire approaches the "not recommended"
status.
Snow tires stick to the road and make driving safer because of their tread design
and material. The Rubber Manufacturer's Association will designate snow tires M/S
only if they fulfill the requirements of the depth and pattern on their tread. This
means the tires have the proper grooves to fling off snow and connect to the
pavement. They're also made of a different rubber compound that doesn't stiffen at
low temperatures and will distribute the weight of the car more evenly on the tires. Of
course, driving in hazardous conditions makes it even more important that your tires
are always properly inflated so they have the correct footprint, the area where the tire
touches the road, for maximum traction.
The increased friction of properly installed snow tires can keep your vehicle on the
road, maintain normal steering and allow you to safely navigate the winter roads.
Snow tires reduce the probability that your wheels will skid when you apply the
brakes. They can also prevent your vehicle from hydroplaning, which happens when
there is an even layer of water on the road and your tires slide over the water, rather
than make a path through it. Studded snow tires combine elements of snow chains
without the bulk or damage to the asphalt. These specialty tires have small metal
studs embedded in the rubber for a stronger grip, but these are not necessary or
favorable for all roads.
*Note: In the state of Connecticut studded snow tires cannot be installed before
November 15th and must be removed by April 30th.
