As you know, everywhere is snow, winter, apocalypse. It’s hard to go to work by car. But for those who want to go somehow, there is no other choice but winter tires.. I realize that many of you are seriously looking for winter tires these days.. What should I pay attention to when buying winter tires? Even without winter tires? Are winter tires mandatory? etc… many questions confuse you. I thought the following information would be useful for you and I am sharing it with you
What Should You Pay Attention to While Driving on Snowy and Icy Grounds?
- Winter tires must be used. Because if winter tires are not used in conditions where the air temperature drops below +7 degrees, the tire’s road holding will weaken and the braking distance will be longer.
- It is necessary to drive at low speed on snowy and icy ground; tire grip is lower than normal weather conditions.
- Move as little as possible, avoid unnecessary lane changes.
- Speed should be reduced when entering shaded areas with hidden ice hazards.
- The main priority of safe driving is stopping distance. It is necessary to double the following distance on icy and snowy surfaces.
- If there is a vehicle following in close distance, turn to the right lane and give way to the vehicle.
- Avoid excessive speed and sudden steering movements as there is a high risk of icing on bridges, viaducts and windy areas.
- Do not press the brake for a long time!. Braking should be done lightly, pressing the brake intermittently.. Sudden braking can cause the vehicle to skid. Instead, you can adjust the speed by downshifting.
- Make sure to check that the tires are at the appropriate pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturers.
Winter Things to Consider When Choosing a Tire
- The tread depth of a winter tire is greater than that of a summer tire. Like this; snow and icy road grip of winter tires increases. This means much safer driving performance for consumers.
- The more tread depth a winter tire has, the better it performs on the road in winter.
- The saw-shaped central groove structure in the tire acts as an effective snow plow during braking. Variable edge blade shape provides superior traction on snowy and icy surfaces. Tires with this feature should be preferred in harsh winter conditions.
- Not all winter tires are the same.. Each winter tire can contain different technical features.. When choosing the most suitable winter tire for your vehicle and driving conditions, consult the authorized persons at the dealer.
From Known Mistakes about Winter Tires !
Underlining that the use of winter tires has increased in the last 2-3 years in Turkey, but it is not as common as in European countries, Goodyear brought together the well-known misconceptions about winter tires.
FAULTS about winter tires
FACTS about winter tires
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