Summer Tyres or Winter Tyres? | Tyre Fitting in Hampshire

Here in the South, we tend to escape the worst of the winter weather, which many other parts of the UK experience. On the rare occasion we do see snow, it almost cripples us as we are not accustom to it!

We have been very fortunate the last few years as our winters have been generally mild with only a hand full of freezing days and very little snow. Enter winter 2020/21 and we have experienced prolonged cold snaps that have seen daily temperatures around zero for several weeks.

What does this mean for our cars and in particular our tyres?

Were you aware that in some countries it is a legal requirement to ensure you have the correct tyres on your vehicle during the year? This is because these countries experience deep winters with heavy snow fall and ice, cold weather tyres are one of the reasons they are able to carry on as normal with several feet of snow when we are paralysed by one inch.

So… what can you do to ensure you're not one of the many that get caught out when the weather turns cold? The simple answer is to fit your car with seasonal tyres. Once temperatures drop below 7°C, it is recommended that we should consider making the all-important change.

Yes, there is a small cost for the service but the benefits far outweigh the costs.

The Benefits of Winter Tyres

During the warmer months, it is most appropriate to have Summer Tyres fitted to your vehicle, they deliver high grip levels on wet and dry roads, high stability in curves, and optimal mileage performance at warm temperatures.

They have also been designed with a harder compound more suited to warmer temperatures. If you drive your vehicle with winter tyres on during the summer, the softer compound will wear out faster on dry tarmac and need replacing sooner. Winter tyres perform well in all cold weather conditions, ranging from snow and ice to wet and cold dry roads. They provide enhanced braking performance in snowy and icy conditions and feature an aggressive tread pattern, clearing away slush and digging into snow for greater traction.

We can come out to your home, work or a location of your choice to carry out a Summer Tyre to Winter Tyre Seasonal Swapover. You can then store your summer tyres during these cold months and call us in the spring and we will come out to you and swap you back to summer tyres. For tips on storing your season tyres, click here!

If you would like to book in to have a new set of winter tyres fitted, or simply have your existing winter tyres put back on for the coming months, give us a call today on 0333 444 5454!

Or book online by clicking here.