With the winter season quickly approaching, tire shops all around the country are being asked by customers: "What is the difference between a snow tire and a winter tire?" or "What kind of tires should I buy this winter season? Snow tires or winter tires?"
Winter Tires
These tires are designed for clear roads with a minimal amount of snow and ice. Winter tires are engineered with a rubber compound that works well in colder weather.
Snow Tires
These tires are designed for much heavier snow and or ice at the expense of dry road handling. Yes, snow tires don't do as well on dry roads, but if you plan to drive around in an area with some severe snowfall, you should install snow tires on the vehicle.
What Makes a Tire a Snow Tire?
Snow traction depends on the flexibility of rubber, wider grooves, and biting edges on the tread. Snow tires used to look like bulky blocks with square edges, but with recent computer technology, the design of these tires has dramatically improved over the years.
Snow Tires Work
Although snow tires can sometimes feel unstable on a highway with no snow, snow tires' impact on a snowy or icy road can be felt and recognized as a positive experience.
When to Choose Winter Tires?
Winter tires use a complex rubber mixture that has less play on a paved road, making these tires a bit more ideal and generalized. Winter tires are known to be far better on pavement and dry roads than snow tires.
Winter tires Are The Way to Go:
If you look for a quieter ride with less play.
- For decreased noise levels.
- For longer-lasting wear and tear.
- For good ice and snow traction.
Buy Winter and Snow Tires in Ohio
If you plan on severe snow and ice driving, then snow tires are meant for just that. If you'd like something more all-purpose, then winter tires are your solution. Use our
Online Tire Finder to search for snow or winter tires, and
all-season tires and get them installed on your vehicle at one of our
Van's Tires & Service locations near you.
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