Winter Tire Stopping Distance

…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…

…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…

…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…

…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…

…Panic Stopping: How Much Tread Depth Do You Need? (03:42) Category: Tires 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 those…

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 in…

…Pirelli P Zero summer performance tires and one fitted with Pirelli Sottozero performance winter / snow tires. A jaw-dropping difference in stopping distances is a video highlight. Comparing the Newest Long-Wearing Standard Touring All-Season Tires Category: Tires Length: (03:53) Continental's…

…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…

…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…

…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…