Are there any drawbacks to snow tires in the summer?
Feb.08, 2010 in
Snow Tires
I buy tires for the first time. My car is a 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid. With the approach of winter, I am interested in winter tires because they give better grip. Can it hurt me in any way to use these tires year round? My husband suggested that the performance of all-season tires istället.Tack in advance for your reply.
February 8th, 2010 at 11:23 am
yep.. winter tires are softer to grip the road for better traction in the snow. now in the summer its not a problem but you’ll just wear out your tires in about a season or two.
February 8th, 2010 at 11:36 am
The main problem will be road noise. The aggresive tread used on snow tires makes them more noisy that a good all-season tire.
They also wear somewhat faster than an all-season tire..
A good all season tire, will be a better match for the 9 months of the year there isn’t any winter weather around. Ask yourself realistically, how many days of actual snow covered roads do you experience a year. I live in the Upper Midwest and it totals less than 30 days a year…….
BTW, I agree with your husband. I put all-season or all-terrian type tires on my wife’s Jeep. And she carrys my kids around with her
February 8th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Snow tyres are made of softer compound rubber ,so used all year round their life is shortened.So it will only hurt your wallet.
February 8th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
tires will wear out faster than you think, (tire compound not design for summer, you will over heat the tires) once the tire over heat, you will lose traction. i wouldn’t suggest to do so. the longer you drive in summer, the more risks you re taking. listen to you husband.