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WINTER TYRES 09 Dec 2020

Tyres are the most likely consumable spare part of cars and raise many questions such as: "Do I really need winter tyres?"

In Greece it is absolutely possible not to use winter tyres at all, if you live in the south, in cities or islands.

In the mountainous regions, however, the car will be able to move more safely even if it does not encounter snow.

Winter tyres provide better starting and changing direction in winter conditions and when braking-off the vehicle, the winter tyres reduce the braking distance in half the time compared to the summer tyres.

Snow tyres have a reason to exist when the outside temperature drops below 7 degrees Celsius and become necessary when it is possible to encounter snow or ice.

The difference between winter and summer (common) tyres is focused on the special material of their coating, which does not freeze and remains elastic, providing traction (the ability of a vehicle to keep the desired contact with the ground and not be deflected) at low temperatures.

The special outline of the sole includes larger grooves and more capillary incisions that help drain water and melted snow.

The duration of winter tyres is much longer than the corresponding duration of summer tyres during the winter months.

Driving with winter tyres in the summer months is not recommended, because they are not as efficient in traction and braking due to their design to perform ideally when the temperature drops below 7 degrees Celsius and will undergo rapid and extensive wear.

To make sure the tires are suitable for the winter you should check the markings on their sides, where the inscription 3PMSF (Three Peak Mountain Snow Flake) is the guarantee that the tyre has real winter capabilities.

The M + S (Mud and Snow) marking alone is not enough, as it can refer to an all-terrain tyre and especially to a dirt tyre, without the special coating of the snow tyres.

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