Choosing the perfect winter tires
Changing your iron horse for the winter is definitely worth it, even if you do not live in the village and do not go to work through a frozen pond. The rubber compound from which summer and ”all-season” tires are made simply cannot provide the proper level of safety, even if you live in a megalopolis. And as soon as there is even a little ice on the roads, you will feel it in the literal sense — your fifth point. Summer tires become too rigid in winter and cannot provide an adequate level of grip or braking. Besides, you don't live in Cape Town, do you? In no Russian city in winter roads are not cleared of snow and ice to an ideal condition. And the more ice and snow porridge under summer tires, the worse and more insecure the driver feels, writes XXL-online magazine.
At low temperatures (below minus 15-20 frost), summer tires lose all control over themselves and may begin to crack. Snow, dirt, and ice chips begin to get into the cracks, which quickly leads to disastrous consequences — a gradual or sudden loss of internal pressure. Another surprise for those who want to save money: if you fly into a pit, a piece of a summer tire that is too hard from the frost can easily break off. Very nice, isn't it?
It all depends on the operating conditions, we choose rubber with or without spikes.
Conditions: Mostly a city, with very rare trips outside of it. What to do? You can do without studded tires.
Arguments: a) In the city, roads are cleaned more often than at your dacha; b) Reagents destroy not only shoes, but also ice; c) On asphalt, non-studded tires are more comfortable and less noisy.
Conditions: City + frequent trips to the country, etc. What to do? It is better to stop at studded tires.
Arguments: a) The roads are cleaned worse and less frequently outside the city; b) Where the asphalt ends, there are more ascents and descents, where the level of traction and traction transfer to the wheels is important; c) Once the asphalt is over, there is nothing to spoil your precious spikes.
Is the pattern on the treads important? Can I choose the one that is prettier or do these squiggles make practical sense?
Everything makes sense. In total at the moment there are three types of tread patterns:
a) Traditional: it does not matter which side of the tire is mounted on the disk.
PROS: more or less stable, average performance on all surfaces. Usually such protectors are used for commercial tires (minivans, etc.), because they are convenient to mount (no matter which side is out).
b) Directional: rotation arrows are applied to the sidewalls of the tire. That is, there are tires that need to be mounted only on the right and only on the left side,
PROS: better water drainage from the contact spot.
c) Asymmetric: the tire is mounted with the inscription OUTSIDE to the outside.
PROS: A better level of grip in turns, easier installation (even the most dense mechanic can attach the tire with the inscription OUTSIDE to the outside), sometimes more uniform wear. Choose for yourself.
As for the manufacturer, it is most often chosen based on the advice of friends, acquaintances and other neighbors. But this is not enough. You just need to get acquainted with the results of tire tests in automobile magazines (Russian and foreign). Pay special attention to objective measurements that are obtained as a result of tire testing: the length of the braking distance, the execution time of the ”moose test”, etc. Measuring instruments cannot be deceived and you will not give them a bribe.
But there is no definite answer to the question about the service life of good winter tires. Too many factors affect the wear and service life of the tire:
• weather conditions;
• type of coating;
• subjective driving style (calm, aggressive);
• load;
• speed mode;
• do studded tires change places: from the driving axle to the non-driving axle, etc.;
It even matters how and where the tires are stored in the off-season. But personally, I know that people who skated well did not break the rules, took care of their tires and rode them for three seasons or even more. 888Starz promo code GAME888 - Get €130 bonus and free spins By The 888Starz bonus code is GAME888 Get up to €130 in bonuses when you join Get free casino spins when you open an account 888Starz is a new only sports betting and casino that specialise in Bitcoin and offer a fantastic bonus for new customers.