When is it time for winter tires in Mechanicsburg?
If you’re asking about winter tires around Harrisburg, know that they should already be fitted before snow falls because winter conditions for summer tires begin at temperatures below around 45°F. Below this temperature, the tire compound begins to harden – driving characteristics are worsened and braking distances increased. We therefore recommend that you fit winter tires during the colder months of the year.
Porsche Winter Wheel & Tire Package Benefits:
- Promote safer travels for you and your family
- On average, winter tires stops 30 to 35 feet shorter or two car lengths shorter in cold temperatures
- As soon as the temperature goes below 45 degrees, winter tires optimize vehicle performance
- Lessen stress on your winter journeys
- Extend the life of your stored summer or all-season tires
- Deliver optimal year-round Porsche performance
Choose confidence and Porsche performance this winter.
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Put simply, a winter tire is one that’s designed to offer better traction in the cold and on icy/snowy/slushy roads. More than just thicker treads, the rubber used in winter tires is designed to remain softer and more flexible, giving you similar behavior to how the car handles in the warmer months.
Think of it like comparing tennis shoes — which have plenty of grip — to snow boots. Which would you rather have in the winter?
Are all-season tires okay in the snow?
You’ve heard the idea that a jack of all trades is a master of none? All-season tires are great at giving you a dependable tire under average conditions year-round. They’ll perform better in winter than your summer tires, but they aren’t winter tires. If you’re looking to get the most out of your Porsche, you’ll want to have tires for the warm weather, and all-season tires won’t be optimized for that kind of performance. And that means you’ll probably want a separate set for the cold weather and snow.
Can you use winter tires all year long?
Maybe you want to know whether you can use winter tires in the summer or why you can’t use winter tires all year; however you want to say it, you want the peace of mind that comes with winter tires without needing to worry about changing them out when the world starts to thaw. Using snow tires all year isn’t recommended. Whatever you might save in time and money from now swapping your winter tires out will more than likely be lost in how much more often you need to replace your winter tires.
When should I change my winter tires?
Your particular winter tires will have their own rules and recommendations, but generally you’ll want to switch from using your winter tires in Mechanicsburg when the temperature stays above 45º F consistently.