Does Your Jeep Need Winter Tires?

The Purpose of Snow Tires

Driving on snowy and icy roads in harsh winter conditions is hazardous. You need the right tires to give you the necessary traction to brake, accelerate, corner, and steer safely. When the weather turns icy and the temperature drops below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, mount a quality set of snow tires to keep you safe.

Snow tires guarantee maximum traction and a shorter braking distance and increase your handling ability on slippery road surfaces. The rubber, grooves, and sipes of snow tires provide that extra grip when you need it most.

Softer Rubber

The softer rubber compound of snow tires ensures flexibility in freezing winter temperatures. The soft and flexible rubber provides extra traction to drive safely on roads covered in ice and sleet.

Deeper Grooves

The deeper grooves increase handling performance and maximize traction in harsh weather conditions on roads covered in snow, sleet, and ice. The deep grooves direct slush and ice away from the tire to ensure the tire makes continuous contact with the road surface.

Multiple Sipes

The multiple sipes or slits within the tread pattern of snow tires give extra grip and reduce the risk of skidding on slippery roads in winter.

Choosing a Set of Snow Tires

Choosing the right set of quality snow tires for your driving and weather conditions is imperative to increase your vehicle’s handling ability in winter. Snow tires have the M+S and three-peak mountain and snowflake symbols on the sidewalls indicating which winter conditions a tire is best suited to.

Snow tires with the M+S symbol are suitable for moderate winter conditions. You will need extra traction if you drive on snow, sleet, and ice. Snow tires with the three-Peak Mountain and Snowflake Symbol on the sidewalls are for harsher winter conditions and provide excellent traction on road surfaces covered in sleet and ice.

Mounting Snow Tires

It’s best to mount a complete set of snow tires to avoid losing traction and reduce the risk of skidding that could cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Fitting snow tires only on the front axle could cause your car to skid or spin out of control. Only mounting snow tires on the rear axle will affect your handling ability.

Ensure you have all the traction you need in icy weather conditions and mount a set of quality snow tires. Pop in at Blue Ribbon Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today for a range of top-quality snow tires and expert installations, and ensure your vehicle is safe on the road.

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