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Autumn is coming to an end here in Connecticut, and that means we’ll be in the dead of winter before we know it.

If you’re smart, you’ve already prepared your car for winter months by replacing wiper blades, flushing fluids, and all the other recommended winter maintenance essentials. But if you’re really smart, you’ve invested in a set of winter tires.

What Are Winter Tires?

Winter tires are exactly what they sound like: tires that have been designed for maximum performance during winter. Normal tires become brittle and less responsive in cold temperatures.

Winter tires, on the other hand, are made with special rubber that remains more pliable in the cold, improving grip. They may also have studs or other accessories to improve performance in snow and other winter conditions.

Note that while so-called “all-season” tires may offer an improvement over normal tires in light snow, only true winter tires are approved for “severe snow service” by the Rubber Manufacturer’s Association.  

Do You Really Need Winter Tires? 4 Reasons the Answer Is Definitely Yes

Not sure if you want to make the investment in winter tires? Here are 4 good reasons why you definitely should.

Safety
The stopping distance of a car with proper winter tires on snow, ice, or cold pavement has been shown to be 30% to 40% shorter than one without. That can literally be the distance between life and death on the road.

Proper winter tires also help to improve the performance of other built-in safety features like anti-lock brakes (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution, traction assist, and stability control systems.

Performance

Winter tires grip the road better in cold weather. That’s great for safety, but it also makes for better performance and a smoother, more comfortable drive. (This bolsters the “safety” argument, to boot.)

Reliability

Alternating between two sets of tires—winter and summer—will double the lifespan of each when compared to using a single set of tires year round. This can help to soften the blow of the upfront cost of winter tires.

Peace of Mind

With all that being said, how could a new set of winter tires to take you and your car through to spring not improve your peace of mind behind the wheel?

Better performance, radically improved safety, cost benefits—now that you know all the benefits winter tires offer, you won’t be able to forget them.

Winter Tire Sales and Installations in Connecticut

If you’re in the Enfield, Connecticut area and you’d like to take advantage of the many benefits winter tires offer, take a trip to Tire Country of Enfield today.

A full-service auto repair and tire shop, Tire Country sells, installs, and maintains tires for cars and trucks of every make and model. Browse Tire Country’s extensive selection of tires online, and make an appointment for installation service with this simple form.