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When you are making decisions
about your car or motorcycle, one of the first things to choose
is the correct tire for your driving conditions. While this decision
is important year round, it is of extreme importance during the
winter months when weather turns cold and snow and ice can be very
common. Having the wrong tire in these situations can be a question
of life and death. But thankfully choosing the right tire is not
difficult, if you follow certain steps.
The first step in choosing the correct winter tire
is to see what sort of tire, that is, what size and types of tires,
your car's manufacturer has recommended for your car. You can find
this information in the owner's manual that came with your car.
Then head to your local tire dealer and purchase snow or mud tires
appropriate to your car and have them installed. Tires like these,
ones without metal studs manufactured into them, help your vehicle
handle slick winter roads and can be used on public highways. |
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If you live in an area with an
extreme climate, where tires with metal studs are allowed during
the height of the winter months, you will likely have to purchase
two sets of tires. The first set, as outlined above, that has no
metal studs, and a second set, which does have metal studs, for
the iciest parts of the year. Later in the winter season, you will
likely have to change your tires back to the rubber tires, since
in most areas metal stud tires are only allowed during the coldest
months. Check your local regulations in any case, since metal stud
tires are banned in 10 states.
Remember to ensure that all of the tires you have
installed at the same time are all of the same measurements. That
is to say, that each one is of the same size, tread, and type. Having
tires of different type, size, or tread can result in a loss of
traction on slippery winter roads.
Never equip your car with tires that are too big
for it. Tires that are too large than those recommended in the manufacturer's
guidebook may damage your car's fenders or suspension, or just make
it handle miserably. |
The difference between snow tires
and regular tires is in the tread. Snow tires are made with wide
spaces between their treads, giving them something like cleats to
grab into snow with and maintain traction, whereas all season tires
are made with narrower treads. Narrower treads can proved a quieter
ride, but they cannot ride well on the snow.
If you don't want to install snow tires, or you
do not live in an area that merits them all the time, you might
want to consider tire chains. Chains can greatly enhance the traction
of tires. As always, ensure that the chain is properly fitted to
your car's tires, since improperly fitted chains will not work properly,
damaging your car or malfunctioning.
Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Beach,
Florida. Find more about this as well as custom
wheels at http://www.vintagewheelsplus.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Gregg_Hall |
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