Video: Do I Need Winter Tires?

One is, very deep, wide tread blocks with deep grooves, typically a more squared off shoulder, which helps bite into snow as you're cornering, the different rubber compound is the reason winter tires aren't just for snow and ice. On dry pavement, where all season tires start to become a little less effective, the winter tires really excel. There are some significant downsides to winter tires, however. They give you more grip at lower temperatures, typically starting between 40 to 50 degrees and below, but they have less grip than the alternatives above that level. So that means come spring time, you have to switch to all season or summer tires. There's the cost of the second set of tires, you have to typically pay to have them switched twice a year and then there's the issue of storing the off season set, for tires take up a good amount of room. Winter tires are arguably most appropriate for powerful performance cars, this type of car often comes with standard summer tires, the opposite of winter tires. They give you better grip than the alternative when it's warm, but are downright hazardous when it's cold. All season tires are better than they've ever been and they'll work for most people, but if you want the absolute best performance at all temperatures, winter tires and summer tires are the way to go. (bright upbeat music)