What Are All-Season Tires?
What Are All-Season Tires? All-season tires are designed for a smooth, quiet ride in most conditions. The tread contains shallow grooves that offer comfort and control in most road conditions, and the rubber compound is designed for longer tread life.
So Are All-Season Tires Good for Snow? All-season tires in snow perform well in more mild winter conditions and are ideal for warmer climates. Many all-season tires are equipped to handle rain and light snow conditions year-round. They are not, however, specially designed for deep snow, ice, and cold weather.
Snow tires, also known as winter tires, are designed to handle winter conditions like snow, slush, and ice and should be considered if you live in an area that experiences frequent harsh winter weather conditions. A common misconception is that it’s too expensive to switch between all-season and winter tires, but when you switch between two sets of tires, two prolong the life of each by storing your all-season tires in the winter.
All-Season vs All-Weather Tires?
All-weather tires attempt to combine the benefits of an all-season and a winter tire into one, performing well in both summer and winter conditions. Many car owners opt for all-weather tires to avoid switching between sets of all-season and winter tires, but it’s important to note that all-weather tires may not last as long as all-season. Since all-weather tires are built to withstand a wide range of temperatures and conditions, the average tread life is shorter than that of all-season.
