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As the snowy season looms on the horizon, a common question that consumers
face is whether or not to swap out their regular tires for snow tires, and Vesas
Automotive understands that this is a very valid question. Ultimately it comes
down to a variety of factors that range from a person’s driving style to his or her
geographic area, but there are certain things that every driver should consider
before making an appointment with the tire garage.

The Benefits of All­Season Tires
As a general rule, most consumer vehicles are fitted with all­season tires when
they leave the factory, and for good reason. All­season tires are designed to
provide a quiet ride, good fuel economy, and are versatile enough to
accommodate the needs of drivers across the board. Be it asphalt in the rain or a
dirt road in sunshine, all­season tires get the job done. And for drivers who are
looking to save money or just don’t want the added expense of keeping a second
set of tires lying around, using a single set of all­season tires is just plain
convenient.

The Benefits of Snow Tires
Of course that being said, all­season tires just aren’t specialized enough to handle
the tricky business of winter driving with the same performance levels as they can
in spring and summer months. All­season tires have shallow tread patterns and
are made of a rubber that tends to stiffen in the cold, reducing road grip and
traction in winter. Snow tires by comparison maintains excellent flexibility in low
temperatures and are made with specialized, non­skid tread patterns designed
specifically for icy, snowy conditions. While more limited as to their use, snow
tires’ specialization means better stopping distances and overall response time in
the snow and increases driver safety by a considerable amount when compared
to the all­season variety.

As always we’d like to thank our customers (and potential customers ) for reading
our blog and feel free to contact us at Vesas Automotive with any questions.
Happy Driving!