Benefits of a Good Snow Tire

Benefits of Snow Tires in Winter

Installing snow tires can be an excellent way to improve performance on slippery roads. Here are the primary benefits of snow tires in winter conditions:

• Improved Grip with Winter Rubber Composite – Winter tires perform better in winter conditions due to the unique rubber composite that allows them to be more flexible in sub-zero temperatures.
• Superior Traction – They also have a unique tread style with wider and deeper grooves that optimize traction and handling in ice and snow.
• Better Braking – With improved traction, winter tires offer improved braking when roads are covered with snow and ice.
• Improved Handling – Winter tread bites into snow and ice with increased efficiency, which results in better maneuverability in slippery conditions.
• Hydroplane Resistance – Winter often leaves pools of icy water on the roads with hydroplaning risk increasing. Winter tires feature a wider and deeper tread that expels icy mix better.

Are Your Tires Prepared for Winter? Get a Tire Inspection!

Preparing a vehicle for winter is about improving performance and reliability when winter arrives with sub-zero temperatures and slippery road conditions. Getting the tires inspected by a certified technician is an excellent way to know that your vehicle is ready for winter where the rubber meets the road. Tire inspections at Raceway Kia of Freehold, NJ are performed by certified technicians and include a rubber condition assessment, tread depth measurement, and inflation pressure adjustment.