Winter & Snow Tires vs All-Season

The winter is quickly approaching and with that the popular questions about the right tires for your vehicle are starting to emerge. When you need to know which tires will work best for inclement weather in the Fishers, Indianapolis, and Noblesville areas, we’re here to help.

At Andy Mohr Buick GMC, we’re fully equipped to provide the right tires for your vehicle, no matter what they may be. With this handy guide, we will help you decide if winter and snow tires are the right choice or if you should stick with your all-season tires.

What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Winter & Snow Tires? 

When you’re considering outfitting your vehicle with snow tires, you’ll need to consider the pros and cons of these tires in order to determine if they’re really the best bet. Here are some of the advantages:

• They Grip the Road Better – Snow tires have deeper grooves that help you to better grip the road during winter weather. Rather than picking the snow up and packing it into the grooves, they help your tires to simply plow through it.
• They’ll Last Longer – When properly swapped out with regular, all-season tires your snow tires will last over the course of several years.
• Enhanced Braking – Due to their better traction, they offer enhanced braking as well. Since your car sticks to the road better, you won’t be a prone to slipping and sliding when you have to apply the brakes.

 

While they obviously provide better traction in the snow, these tires can also be extremely tough on the local roads if you try to drive with them all year round. As snow tires have increased grip, they dig into the road more during regular weather conditions, thus leading to potential potholes. They’re made of softer rubber to provide better grip in the winter, but this rubber wears down much faster and can cost you more money in the long run.

 

What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of All-Season Tires?  

All-season tires are usually a bit less costly than your typical snow tires, because they’re made for year-round usage as the name states. As a result, if you choose to keep all-season tires equipped year round, you’ll find that you’re spending less money mounting and dismounting the snow tires each year. This type of tires tends to be much more convenient for drivers who don’t see a lot of snow.

However, you’ll find that there are some slight disadvantages to all-season tires, especially if you’re in an area that receives higher than normal snowfall. These disadvantages are:

• They’re Not Made for Heavy Snowfall – All-season tires are made for areas with little to no snowfall. As a result of freezing temperatures, the treads on these tires may harden, causing a lack of traction in heavier snow depths.
• Low Treads – The depth of the treads of this type of tires makes it difficult for them to get through snow as it is able to get clumped in between the treads and harden. The promotes slipping in the winter weather, thus making your drive a bit less safe.

Our Service Center

No matter what tires you may choose for your car, you’re in good hands with our service department. We can help you make the right decision for your vehicle as well as outfit your vehicle with the proper tires. Our team of service professionals has been highly trained and certified to work on your particular vehicles, so they are well-equipped to help you choose the right tires.

Besides swapping your tires out with the season’s approach, we can help with other routine maintenance needs like tire balancing and rotations. From these tasks to much more complex repairs, we’re here for you.

 

Schedule Your Tire Replacement Today

With winter weather surely on its way, you’ll want to make a decision about what type of tires you’d like to equip your vehicle with this season. Whether you encounter a lot of snow in the Fishers, Indianapolis, or Noblesville areas or not, you’ll need to keep up with your tire maintenance. Be sure to go online and schedule your appointment with Andy Mohr Buick GMC today.