How To Choose A Suitable Winter Tire

Posted January 25th 2016

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If you happen to live in an area that experiences extremely cold temperatures, snow and ice, chances are that you�ll need to consider investing in high quality winter tires. Winter tires offer improved traction, steering and control and you�ll feel more confident while driving on icy or slushy roads.

The following tips can help you make the right choice when it comes to picking winter tires for your car.

1. Firstly, consider investing in a set of separate rims for the new winter tires. This investment will prevent wastage of costs and time in trying to balance the winter tires on the existing rims. This will also allow vehicle owners to change the tires on their own instead of taking to an auto repair facility. To take that suggestion one step further, car owners may wish to invest in alloy rims for a more aesthetic look.
2. The next tip involves the correct time to invest in winter tires. Ideally, car owners may wish to buy winter tires when the temperature drops below 15 degrees. This will help ensure that the snow tires do not become worn during warmer weather and at the same time, you are not caught by surprise by an early snowstorm.
3. If you decide to invest in winter tires, consider purchasing four and not two. Using only two winter tires may cause your car to spin unexpectedly because of increased traction on two wheels only.
4. One of the most important aspects to consider while buying winter tires is tire size. Depending on the requirement, winter tire sizes may be different. Winter tire sizes have evolved from the conventional 13-15 inch size to 17 to 18 inch and bigger sizes. It�s a good idea to choose Edmonton winter tires that correspond with the original tire sizes specified by the vehicle manufacturer.