…ratings, the tires feel more composed at speed and perform better in transitions with sharp steering inputs. Make no mistake, while Performance Winter / Snow tires may not be quite as favorable in deep snow or on ice as a Studless Ice & Snow tire, they are beyond capable in winter conditions.…
…top-tier winter tire like the Bridgestone Blizzak DMV-2, you'd agree that a set of dedicated winter tires offer the best traction in snow and on ice. If you are one who doesn't agree with this statement, take a look at "Do Winter/Snow Tires Really Make a Difference?" Winter tires…
…the inevitable snow and ice that awaits drivers in Canada and parts of the United States. Tire Rack has several winter / snow tire options for just about any vehicle. Some drivers, however, prefer a studded tire. These tires do particularly well in rural and mountainous areas, as well as places that…
In a previous blog post "Winter / Snow Tires - The How and Why," I explained that winter traction involves three main components: tread depth, design and rubber compound. While we know the how and why behind winter traction, how does one identify a dedicated winter / snow tire? In 1999,…
…all-terrain tires cannot match the traction of dedicated winter / snow tires in all winter weather conditions and should not be considered a replacement for where and when a dedicated winter tire is needed. In 1999, The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) and the Rubber Association of Canada…
…tires available within the Highway All-Season or Street/Sport Truck Summer tire categories. The best Wranglers in my book are the Goodyear off-road tires. Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armour (On-/Off-Road All-Terrain) Moved from a P-Metric to a 6 Ply LT tire. Excellent tire, especially in the LT. Tire…
…during winter storm periods. In the mid-1990s, Transport Canada (Canada's counterpart to the U.S. Department of Transportation) requested a new tire standard be developed to help ensure consumers could easily identify and purchase tires designed to provide a higher level of traction in harsh winter…
…studded tires due to the road damage they cause, some drivers still prefer studded tires for winter driving situations. Tire Rack's testing has shown that modern Studless Ice & Snow tires, like the Bridgestone Blizzak WS80, can provide equivalent ice traction to a studded tire in most…
…a tire branded with the mountain/snowflake symbol will assure you have the very best winter traction offered. In 1999, the U.S. Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) and the Rubber Association of Canada (RAC) agreed on a performance based standard to identify passenger and light truck tires that…
…live in Northern NY, 3 miles from Canada and its winter 6 months of the year here. Tires did perform well when brand new. Had to toss %40 16,000 miles and 4 years old because they were shot and weatherchecked between the treads. My driving style is spirited plus, and Im sure Im harder on tires than…
…These tires were designed for use in North America, manufactured in Canada and introduced in the Swiss Alps—so you can rest assured they know snow. These snow tires feature Goodyear's patented Ice Over Winter tread compound, which layers an ice tread compound over a more traditional winter…
…winter traction, what actually determines a tire as being a winter / snow option? It comes down to whether or not the tire is branded with the mountain/snowflake symbol. Fortunately, the industry has established an easy way to find these tires that provide higher levels of wintertime capability. In…
bought 2 tires for the back of my gt stang. I live in Ontario Canada, my Fiance%27 lives in Columbus, Ohio...So, I do A LOT of driving, all year in all conditions. These tires worked pretty well%28with the obligatory 100 lbs of trunk ballast%29in the snow. Had a few scary moments, but that was more…
…Category: Tires Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Driving in the U.S. and Canada vs. Europe or Asia is very different. The condition of our roads, the mix of urban driving plus extended highway cruising and even consumer preference vary. Continental Tire…
…Winter / Snow Tires Switch to winter / snow tires when temperatures drop to 45F. Continental Tire, a European leader in winter / snow tires, actively promotes the fact that summer and all-season tire tread compounds become harder and more rigid as temperatures drop below 45F, resulting in decreased…
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