Sales of Winter Tyres Expected to Rise
Parts of the UK have been covered in a blanket of snow for the past week, and it’s people in rural areas who suffer the most with the snow. Gritting lorries will grit the main roads but with side roads and rural areas missed during this process it can make life very difficult for residents. Life without the use of the car is difficult for many people to get to work or even take the children to school (assuming it is open!).
There is help on hand with winter tyres. Winter tyres as specially designed for these colder and sub freezing temperatures. Although these tyres will not turn your car into a four wheel drive they really can help get you out of trouble. The winter tyres are designed to help disperse sitting water in the road as well which helps to avoid aquaplaning. Contrary to popular belief winter tyres are not studded or come with thick snow chains. Winter tyres are simply made of a slightly different compound and also have a different tread pattern. Due to the tread pattern and the expected usage they often come with a lower speed rating. That should not worry to many people as we are not supposed to be racing around in the snow!
Many of European countries have been used to using two sets of tyres. One set for the winter months and another for the summer. Perhaps this is the next stage forĀ UK tyres.