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All-weather tyres can be used both during summer and winter
A challenge as winter approaches is to mount the winter tyres in time. Summer tyres are not made for winter conditions, so you can’t really expect them to perform in those conditions and trust me they won’t. Summer tyres get hard when the temperature drops below zero and have no tread design to combat snow and ice. This is what makes them a very bad choice for the winter. If you feel that the winters are not so bad that you might manage without winter tyres and winter tyres are not mandatory in the country where you live, then the all-weather tyres might be the tyres for you. Since the…
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Why winter tyres outperform other tyres options during the winter
There is no doubt that you get the ultimate performance in severe winter conditions from dedicated winter tyres. This is true for both studded tyres and non-studded tyres. This is because their specialized tread and rubber compound doesn’t have to compromise for other seasons and is especially adapted for snow and ice along with freezing temperatures. Studded tyres also give additional grip which comes in handy on ice. Countries in Europe have different laws when it comes to winter tyres so it’s important to look into the laws concerning the country where you live and also if you plan to travel you will need to look into the countries you…
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Safety should always be of highest priority when selecting tyres
Tyre selection needs to be done with safety in mind and of highest priority. Price should never be the main concern as the tyres help to provide your vehicle with the necessary safety to stay out of accidents. You do not want prioritize cost savings and choosing low price over quality, when selecting the wrong tyre can potentially get you into an accident. An accident, even if it is a small fender bender, will outweigh the cost difference between getting cheap and premium tyres. For items that you need to rely on and that should be built to last, you don’t want to invest in products that will wear out…
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Tyres that will let your powerful SUV excel
Having a good set to complement your SUV is vital for the performance. If you have a powerful SUV you will need to purchase tyres that can handle the extra weight and have the performance to match a powerful SUV. The Nokian Powerproof are SUV summer tyres that are aimed to match that claim. These are so called premium Ultra High Performance (UHP) tyres. They deliver on everything that you want from a premium tyres, such as great control and stability even at high speeds, allowing for controlled lane changes and sudden braking. As with the whole range of SUV tyres from Nokia Tyres, the sidewalls are reinforced with aramid…
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Winter tyre options for electric cars
If you are looking to get a new set of winter tyres for your electric car or hybrid, then you have two good premium winter tyres that are non-studded and one that are studded. Then you also have all-weather tyres that if they are winter approved can be used year-round, proving safety in all different weather conditions. This is perfect for areas that might not warrant the use of dedicated winter tyres, due to the limited time of actual snow. The Nokian WR D4 are winter tires that are versatile in their use and has been designed for safe and balanced driving on both wet and snowy roads. They are also…
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Why all-weather tyres are perfect for a big part of Central Europe
The concept of all-weather tyres is that you have a set of tyres that can handle any type of weather. So regardless if you have snowy winter roads or dry summer ones, you can manage with the same set of tyres. With tyres that can handle such a wide range of conditions, you of course have some advantages and some disadvantages. The advantage is definitely that you are always ready to drive regardless of weather conditions. You are also safer than having the wrong set of tyres for the season. There is also the convenience factor that can play a significant role in choosing them. When it comes to the…
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In September we might not be far from the first snow
September is definitely a month where we are not far from winter, as we are already in Autumn. During the end of autumn, winter conditions are likely to be seen, where it is unlikely in September, but likely in November. Even in October the temperatures can drop below zero degrees Celsius. When you have sub-zero temperatures, you are safer driving with winter tyres than summer tyres, which gives an indication that you should be prepared to change to winter tyres already when the temperatures start approaching zero degrees. The problem with summer tyres at low temperatures is that the tyres are designed for warm temperatures and when you go to…
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Safety check your tyres before your car summer vacation
Taking the car to the vacation destination is still highly popular and even more so now as many want to avoid large gatherings of people. More people want to avoid planes and longer trips this year as there is still a lot of uncertainty on where we can travel and what are the requirements upon our return and a possible second wave between now and once we get back. The beauty with a car vacation is that you can easily return back home and you are not dependent on any flight bookings that might be cancelled or not possible to rebook. Another advantage is that with a car you have…