This is where tyre pressures, which all tyre companies emphasise the importance of, play an even bigger role in energy consumption and tyre life. Continental engineers say if the pressure in a tyre is 0.4 bar lower than it’s supposed to be, the life of a winter tyre could be reduced by a whopping 30%. At the same time, fuel costs will rise by around 2%, so the maker’s recommendation is to check the pressures every couple of weeks.
Winter tyres are also a little more susceptible to the rigours of overenthusiastic driving. Hard acceleration, braking late instead of allowing more time and largely coasting to a halt is what Continental describes as a “high-impact” approach that leads to rapid tread wear. Instead, it recommends anticipation of events as they unfold and allowing a decent distance behind the car in front.
Used in the way tyre manufacturers predict, that winters will be swapped for summer tyres in the warmer months, means taking care of them off the car as well as on. Storing them carelessly can deform them and damage the compound. It’s a big ask when keeping tyres at home, but the ideal is to store them on the rims, inflated to a higher pressure and suspended off the ground on hooks or a rack. It’s okay to stack them if removed from the rims, but they should be turned periodically – which is what should be happening if the tyres are being cared for by a tyre specialist or dealer.
Is this a reprint of a winter tyre review from the 1990’s ? 🤔CrossClimate (All Weather) tyres are now the norm, especially with global warming, and provide a much more durable year-round performance in all weathers !😉
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