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Tires: How to decide
All-Season Tires
- Use: Designed for year-round driving in a variety of conditions.
- Performance: Balanced for wet, dry, and light snow. Moderate grip, comfortable ride.
- Pros: Convenient for everyday drivers; lower noise; decent tread life.
- Cons: Not ideal for heavy snow or extreme ice conditions.
Summer Tires
- Use: High-performance driving in warm weather (above 7°C / 45°F).
- Performance: Excellent grip and handling on dry and wet roads. Responsive steering.
- Pros: Enhanced cornering, braking, and acceleration.
- Cons: Poor performance in cold or snowy conditions; faster wear in winter..
Winter / Snow Tires
4. Performance / Sport Tires
- Use: Cold weather and snowy/icy roads.
- Performance: Softer rubber compound for better traction in freezing temperatures; tread patterns designed to grip snow and ice.
- Pros: Increased safety and control in winter.
- Cons: Less durable and less efficient on warm roads; higher noise levels.
4. Performance / Sport Tires
4. Performance / Sport Tires
4. Performance / Sport Tires
- Use: Sports cars, performance sedans, and enthusiasts seeking maximum handling.
- Performance: Superior grip, cornering, and braking at high speeds; often lower profile for stability.
- Pros: Enhances driving experience and vehicle control.
- Cons: Shorter tread life; often more expensive; sensitive to harsh road conditions.
All Terrain Tires
4. Performance / Sport Tires
Off-Road / Mud-Terrain Tires
- Use: SUVs, trucks, and off-road vehicles for mixed on- and off-road use.
- Performance: Tread designed for dirt, gravel, mud, and light snow while remaining drivable on pavement.
- Pros: Versatile, durable, rugged.
- Cons: Noisy on highways; slightly reduced fuel efficiency.
Off-Road / Mud-Terrain Tires
4. Performance / Sport Tires
Off-Road / Mud-Terrain Tires
- Use: Heavy off-roading, construction vehicles, trucks for extreme conditions.
- Performance: Deep tread patterns for traction in mud, sand, or rocks.
- Pros: Maximum off-road traction.
- Cons: Loud, rough ride on pavement; reduced fuel economy; limited highway performance.
Run-Flat Tires
Run-Flat Tires
Run-Flat Tires
- Use: Allows you to drive a limited distance after a puncture.
- Performance: Reinforced sidewalls support the vehicle temporarily after a flat.
- Pros: Reduces risk of being stranded.
- Cons: Stiffer ride; usually more expensive; limited repair options.
Touring Tires
Run-Flat Tires
Run-Flat Tires
- Use: Passenger cars and sedans, focused on comfort and longevity.
- Performance: Smooth, quiet ride with good tread life; moderate grip.
- Pros: Comfortable, long-lasting, fuel-efficient.
- Cons: Less sporty handling; not ideal for performance driving.