Winter Tire Stopping Distance

…and dedicated winter tires, as well as the confidence inspired predictability of matching four winter tires compared to unstable handling that occurs when trying to mix pairs of winter and all-season tires. Panic Stopping Tests Life seldom depends on how fast you go, but how well you stop really can…

…Bridgestone Winter / Snow Tires If a set of BLIZZAKs won't be stopping you this winter, what will? BLIZZAK Performance Winter / Snow tires feature high performance winter tread compounds molded into directional tread designs that provide thousands of biting edges to combine stop and go traction…

…typical street configurations. In the same road conditions, the Blizzak Studless winter tires provided predictable handling with a noticeable increase in traction. Braking forces increased and stopping distances were reduced without activating the ABS as often. While the absence of traction control…

…of matched tires on all four corners. Our tests have shown that a rear wheel drive vehicle equipped with all-season tires on the front and winter tires on the back will require slower cornering speeds and longer stopping distances than the same vehicle equipped with four winter tires. We realize…

…traction provided by your tires. Anti-lock braking systems help prevent locking your tires and skidding by selectively releasing pressure and pumping the brakes. So while your anti-lock brake system helps maintain steering control and directional stability, your stopping distances may be longer. On…

…out tires sacrifice too much wet traction, we compared the stopping distances of new tires to those with 4/32" and 2/32" tread depth. The Tire Rack's test results might surprise you! Read the Full Test Report. Testing Grand Touring All-Season Tires: Michelin CrossClimate2 Category: Tires Length:…

…out tires sacrifice too much wet traction, we compared the stopping distances of new tires to those with 4/32" and 2/32" tread depth. The Tire Rack's test results might surprise you! Read the Full Test Report. Testing Grand Touring All-Season Tires: Michelin CrossClimate2 Category: Tires Length:…

…to a Friend Cooper Winter / Snow Tires Tire Rack carries Cooper's Weather-Master Certified winter tires from the Discoverer and Evolution tire lines. In addition to the severe snow service rating, Weather-Master Certified tires are engineered to deliver superior stopping distance on snow and ice,…

…tread depth doubles your stopping distance. Adequate tread reduces hydroplaning and helps prevent accidents. Too little is never enough. Extra Room and Don't Tailgate: Adding distance behind the vehicle ahead gives you more time to react and distance to stop. While it's often recommended…

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…to reducing tire damage, ABS offers improved vehicle control and generally decreases stopping distances on slippery roads. We disabled the ABS on our test car to demonstrate the longer stopping distances and reduction in vehicle directional control associated with brake lock-up. If a panic stop…

…Technology - Continental tires branded with EcoPlus+ Technology or the "E" symbol utilize manufacturing techniques focused on reducing rolling resistance for improved fuel efficiency, improving tread life and enhancing grip on slippery roads for reduced stopping distances in wet conditions. Further…

…wheel and tire combinations that are significantly heavier than the vehicle's Original Equipment (O.E.) tires and wheels. This increase in weight can lead to longer stopping distances, as well as increased suspension and brake wear. Here's How We Do It! We select O.E. equivalent tire diameters and…

…wheel and tire combinations that are significantly heavier than the vehicle's Original Equipment (O.E.) tires and wheels. This increase in weight can lead to longer stopping distances, as well as increased suspension and brake wear. Here's How We Do It! We select O.E. equivalent tire diameters and…

…not stop in as short a distance on wet roads. In order to confirm how much wet traction worn tires sacrifice, members of the Tire Rack team measured the stopping distances from 70 mph (the typical speed limit of U.S. Interstate highways) with vehicles equipped with sets of new tires and compared…