Winter Tire FAQs
Do I Need Winter Tires? Our customer’s main concern is not getting “stuck” in the snow (or in the ditch) during the winter. As we all know, tires are a compromise. One tire cannot be the fastest on the track, the most maneuverable in the snow, and the longest lasting all at the same time. The Ultra-High-Performance tire, which holds the track at 200° tread temperatures, is rendered ineffective at temperatures below 32° because its tread compound hardens into “hard plastic” at these temperatures.Tread designs and compositions that promote long, even wear are required for today’s 80,000-mile tires… which are