Winter Tire Stopping Distance

…set of winter / snow tires will improve your acceleration, braking and cornering on an icy surface. Acceleration We began by comparing how long it took the test cars to cover the final 60-foot distance to the center of the ice rink as they accelerated for a dead stop. The summer tires relied heavily…

…larger and heavier, they need more friction to stop and turn. Winter tires provide that additional capability for the stopping and turning, and of course, even more available grip for acceleration. We have found in our testing that a winter tire can provide up to a 40% increase in available…

…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…

…vs. Winter / Snow Tires" to see how much a difference winter tires make, especially in stopping distances. If you haven't yet considered purchasing winter / snow tires, it's not too late to experience the difference that they can make in winter driving. Find the right winter tires for…

…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…

…in starting and stopping distances on ice. We expect great feedback from our customers on this new all-star tire this winter! See if the Continental WinterContact SI is right for your vehicle, and build a Winter / Snow Tire & Wheel Package to outfit your vehicle to perform optimally this winter!

…Tires Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Tires are usually considered legally worn out when they reach 2/32" of remaining tread depth. Concerned that nearly worn out tires sacrifice too much wet traction, we compared the stopping distances of new tires to…

…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…

…the the best all-season tires, winter tires are a large step up in ice and snow traction. * Do all braking in a straight line - Tires can quickly bring your vehicle to a stop if they are pointing straight ahead. Asking them to steer while braking can increase braking distances. * Practice in a safe…

…to compile measured data regarding starting and stopping distances on glare ice. In our tests, we reviewed several winter / snow tires and got a feel for each tire's bite capabilities, lateral handling grip and breakaway limits. These winter tires feature softer compounds than all-seasons that…

…benefit from a good set of winter snow tires! Keep in mind that while four-wheel drive helps you get moving quicker in the snow, it's of no extra help in stopping the vehicle. In fact, four-wheel drive systems add additional weight to a vehicle, therefore stopping distances on ice and snow can…