It’s no secret that winters can be long and harsh here in Rhode Island. That’s why you must equip your Porsche with winter tires. Sometimes referred to as snow tires, they are specifically designed for bitter, slushy conditions, and you won’t want to be on the road without them this winter. If you’re on the fence about whether or not snow tires are necessary, consider the conditions you’ll be driving in.
Does Your Porsche Need Winter Tires?
You’re in an Area Where Temperatures Are Regularly Below 45 degrees Fahrenheit
Snow tires are a must if you’re consistently on the roads when the temperature is less than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. The reason is that snow tires aren’t just designed for snow. They’re made with a rubber compound that is formulated specifically for low temperatures.
Summer tires, or even all-season tires, stiffen in extremely low temperatures, reducing the traction you have on the road. But snow tires maintain flexibility and grip even when the temperature plummets. That flexibility is what maintains your traction on the road as you accelerate and brake.
You Regularly Drive in Snow
Snow tires have features that help you safely navigate snowy roads. These tires have sharper edges that make it easier to penetrate snow, allowing you to maintain better contact with the road without skidding. And even when you aren’t driving in heavy snow, the sharper edges are great for cutting through the piles of slush that tend to accumulate on Rhode Island roads each winter.
Snow tires also have wider treads on them. The advantage of these wider grooves is that they help scoop up snow and throw it behind your car, getting it out of the way. Think of these grooves as tiny snow shovels working for your vehicle.
You Regularly Drive on Ice
Sipes are tiny grooves that are cut or molded onto treads to help your tires maintain direct contact with the road without slipping. Sipes can be found on summer and all-season tires as well, but the siping is denser on snow tires to help cut through icy conditions.
You Want To Keep Your Vehicle and Your Passengers Safe
If you’re driving in cold conditions, snow tires will undoubtedly keep you, your passengers, and your vehicle safer. Rounding corners will be easier, and you’ll be able to brake in shorter distances: even in slushy, icy conditions. It’s hard to predict what winter will throw your way, but if you’ve invested in snow tires, you’ll be prepared for anything. And you’ll have the peace of mind of knowing that you’re well prepared for winter driving.
Snow tires should be installed on all four wheels of your vehicle, and we can find the right tires for you and install them. When you’re ready to have snow tires put on your vehicle, give us a call at Porsche Warwick.
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