Winter has arrived here in the Silver Spring, MD area, which often means snow, icy, and cold temperatures. One way to prepare your Subaru car for the winter is by getting winter tires installed here in our Subaru service center. These types of Subaru tires offer better performance and handling in inclement conditions such as snow and ice.
Here are some of the advantages of winter tires.
How Are Winter Tires Different from All-Season Tires?
Before getting into the advantages that winter tires provide, our Subaru service center mechanics would like to explain how they differ from the all-season tires that come installed on your Subaru car.
Winter tires are designed with unique features that allow them to perform significantly better than all-season tires. We carry a variety of winter tires here at our Subaru tire center.
Winter Tire Advantages
Here are some of the reasons to get winter tires installed:
- More flexibility: Extremely cold temperatures cause the tread on all-season tires to harden, reducing their ability to grip the road. Winter tires are more flexible and allow for more grip.
- Excellent traction: Different winter tire tread designs allow them to push snow outward, avoiding snow buildup. Thus, winter tires are a cheaper alternative to all-wheel-drive in winter.
- Improved steering and braking: The flexibility and softness of winter tires create improved grip, preventing the tires from sliding on icy, slippery roads.
- Reduced hydroplaning: Hydroplaning is when you hit the brakes and your car continues to slide down the road due to a thin layer of water. Winter tires help to reduce instances of hydroplaning.
Shop for Subaru winter tires right here at our Subaru tire center.
