Winter weather gets a little bolder with every passing day, which might leave you wondering: should I have winter tires? Our recommendation is yes because they're designed to handle winter weather in a way that all-season tires are not. If you're looking to give your Subaru more of an edge this winter so that you can enjoy a more surefooted driving experience, we can help you fit your car with the perfect set of quality winter tires. Whether you drive a Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester, or something else entirely, winter tires make a difference.
How Do Winter Tires Differ from All-Season Tires?
With a name like all-season tires, you might expect your tires to do just fine, no matter the weather. While it's true that all-season tires are well-rounded and capable of finding traction on a variety of driving services year-round, they lack the specific skill set to help you tackle winter driving. Winter tires have one job, and they do that job exceedingly well. So, what makes winter tires different? Here is a quick look at some of the key differences:
Softer Rubber
Winter tires are made of a softer rubber compound. This allows them to remain flexible in cold weather and on cold pavement, which makes them better than all-season tires at gripping the road when temperatures start to plummet.
Deeper, Wider Tread
If you compare the tread patterns on winter tires to those on all-season tires, you'll find that winter tires boast deeper, wider tread. These specialized tread patterns allow winter tires to have an easier time driving in wintry conditions, such as snow and sleet. As such, winter tires are better at keeping their footing when the weather misbehaves.
Make the Swap
Schedule service today to swap your tires. If you don't yet have winter tires, it's not too late. Our Subaru tire store is available to help you get the right winter tires for your car. We can even mount and balance them for you. Contact us today to learn more about getting your car ready for winter.
