How to Buy the Best Snow Tires at the Best Price

Soon the snow will start falling and the roads will get icy. Now is the time to consider what tires you will have on your vehicle. Although many of us use 'All season' tires, the fact is nothing can outperform dedicated snow tires. Follow these steps to buy the best snow tires for your vehicle.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Decide right now if you will use all-season tires or dedicated snow tires. The best way to do this is imagine the absolute worst driving conditions you'll have to deal with, if summer and winter driving conditions vary immensely, then you definetly need dedicated winter snow tires.

2. Studies have shown that thinner tires perform much better on snow and ice than thicker tires. Although many people prefer the the fat, low profile tires it just doesn't cut it for winter driving. Get the size recommended for your vehicle, or even choose a thinner snow tire for the best performance.

3. Studded or studless? Over the last few years studless snow tires have greatly improved in their performance. Nonetheless studded tires still reign supreme. If you drive in extreme winter conditions choose a studded winter snow tire.

4. Don't just put snow tires on the drive axle of your vehicle, replace all four. Studies have shown that replacing all four tires with snow tires greatly improves performance and handling.

Tips & Warnings

• Check with your locality before using studded snow tires, some areas have outlawed these due to the increased road wear.
• Don't put snow tires on your vehicle until you need them, and remove them in spring. The softer rubber wears much quicker.

Resources

• 110 Car and Driving Emergencies and How to Survive Them: The Complete Guide to Staying Safe on the Road

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on 12/15/2008 Great Tips and Thanks for the Resource!!! My son is in NY and he will appreciate this, hopefully I won't need the tips here in SW TN but you never Know!!!