A new season is coming. And now farsighted motorists are starting to think about stocking up on winter tires. Especially if it’s time for a scheduled tread change. Moreover, if you buy this important part of the car, then it is naturally more expensive. It’s like with a good fur coat or a sheepskin coat – it’s better to go to buy in the summer. And if you have such thoughts, then go to the Autoteile Direkt online store.

So, determining that you need to purchase a new set of tires is not difficult. You should pay attention to:

Protector wear. For a winter tire, an indicator of 4 mm is critical. Some models are equipped with wear indicators or use a colored layer.

Wear uniformity. The inside and outside of the tire should be worn equally. If some of the parts have more wear, this is a reason to adjust the alignment and replace the tires.

The presence of defects – cuts, holes, cracks. Such damage appears due to driving on broken roads. Also, frequent “jumping” over curbs or due to the use of under-inflated tires. These defects are far from harmless. They can not only lead to the fact that the wheel will go down at the most inopportune moment, but also provoke an accident (if, for example, the wheel bursts on a turn).

Nevertheless, in the Autoteile Direkt online store you can buy high-quality and reliable rubber.

Tire types

Studded tires are leaders when driving on icy and snowy roads. Thanks to the spikes, the tires effectively break the ice. At the same time, they are securely fixed on the road and do not allow the car to go into a skid. However, it is extremely inconvenient to conquer asphalt on such rubber. Studded tires contribute to the rapid destruction of the road surface. Therefore, they are recommended to car owners who often move over rough terrain. Winter studded tires significantly reduce the stopping distance of a car on ice.

The disadvantages of studded models include the following:

• Rubber makes noise when driving on asphalt.
• On wet and dry surfaces, the tires lengthen the braking distance and reduce the vehicle’s skid resistance.

Studded winter tires can be purchased at the Autoteile Direct online store.

Non-studded tires provide optimal grip on wet or snowy surfaces. The choice of winter non-studded tires depends on the operating conditions of the car. For regions with frequent rain and sleet, European-type tires are recommended, and for areas with snowfall, Scandinavian tires are recommended. European models are distinguished by an extensive system of drainage channels and the presence of powerful lugs. The advantage of the Scandinavian type is a sparse tread pattern (rectangles and rhombuses). Non-studded models have one drawback – they are not designed for use on icy surfaces.

Non-studded winter tires can be purchased at the Autoteile Direct online store.

You are faced with the choice of winter tires and wonder: spikes or Velcro? Analyze the conditions of use of the machine. For the city, it is better to choose silent non-studded options. They demonstrate excellent performance in dry and wet conditions. And if you use a car in the countryside, then you should prefer practical studded models. All types of winter tires can be purchased at the Autoteile Direkt online store.

There is also a third group of tires – all-weather tires. Motorists call this type a “compromise” between studded and non-studded tires. All-season tires, without a doubt, are suitable for a mild European winter. In severe winter conditions, they are unlikely to live up to expectations, although they are designed for a temperature range from +20◦С to –5◦С. All-season winter tires can be purchased at the Autoteile Direkt online store.

Winter Tire Selection: Key Features

When you decide on the type of tires, you should pay attention to the following parameters:

The size. As a rule, there are no problems with this criterion, since the manufacturer has already indicated all the allowable tire sizes for your car. Sometimes motorists “experiment” and purchase winter tires with an increased profile, but a reduced radius.

Tread pattern. Models with a symmetrical pattern (one side is a mirror image of the other). They handle ice and snow well. But they are ineffective in the thaw, when a “porridge” of snow, dirt and reagents forms on the road. In such a situation, rubber with a directional pattern will help out. However, it is not designed for high-speed driving and makes a lot of noise when driving on asphalt. Tires with an asymmetric pattern effectively remove moisture, do not fail even with road “mess”, perfectly hold the road at speed. However, these models are significantly more expensive than analogues.

Winter tires of any type can be purchased at the Autoteile Direkt online store.

Winter Tire Selection: Key Features

When you decide on the type of tires, you should pay attention to the following parameters:

• The size. As a rule, there are no problems with this criterion, since the manufacturer has already indicated all the allowable tire sizes for your car. Sometimes motorists “experiment” and purchase winter tires with an increased profile, but a reduced radius.

• Tread pattern. Models with a symmetrical pattern (one side is a mirror image of the other). They handle ice and snow well. But they are ineffective in the thaw, when a “porridge” of snow, dirt and reagents forms on the road. In such a situation, rubber with a directional pattern will help out. However, it is not designed for high-speed driving and makes a lot of noise when driving on asphalt. Tires with an asymmetric pattern effectively remove moisture, do not fail even with road “mess”, perfectly hold the road at speed. However, these models are significantly more expensive than analogues.

Winter tires of any type can be purchased at the Autoteile Direkt online store.

Important Information About Winter Tires

• All winter tires are marked with the “snowflake” sign. Product marking can tell absolutely everything about it: size, width and height of the profile. Also, diameter, load and speed index, wear index, braking performance and resistance to heat.

• The date of manufacture of the tire can be found on the sidewall. You will see a code that consists of 4 digits: the first two indicate the week, and the second two indicate the year. For example, code 5016 indicates that the tire was manufactured in the 50th week of 2016 (that is, mid-December 2016).

• The service life of tires is from 2 to 4 seasons.

Finally, I would like to wish that your rubber is of the best quality. By the way, one can be ordered in the Autoteile Direkt online store.