Recommended Winter Tyres
The variable conditions we may be faced with at this time of year can make it difficult to prepare effectively for the winter. This is true whether we’re talking about our wardrobes, our homes, or our vehicles. The best approach is to be prepared for anything; keep a large, warm jacket handy at all times, so you can reach for it as soon as the weather turns.
How does this principle of preparedness relate to car ownership? Having the correct size and spec of winter tyres for your vehicle in the garage means you can make the switch as soon as the conditions demand. When they are ready to switch to winter tyres Worthing drivers can call on Fast Tyre Service for a prompt and convenient service.
But, you may think, UK roads have only seen significant amounts of snow a couple of times in the last decade. Why do British drivers need to be prepared with winter tyres? If this is your reasoning, you are not alone; many UK drivers stick with the same set of rubber all year round. However, this is a risky course of action, so let’s take a look at what winter tyres are, what they aren’t, and why you should consider them for your vehicle.
Winter Tyres on Your Drive Worthing
What Are Winter Tyres?
What a vast number of motorists fail to realise is that winter tyres are not specifically for use in snow. In lands where severe winter conditions are common, products with chunky tread patterns and even metal studs are available to provide grip when driving on snow and ice. However, these are specifically marketed as snow tyres.
Winter tyres, on the other hand, may look a lot like the products you have fitted to your car all year round. The difference is that they are made of a special type of rubber which is designed to work best at lower temperatures. Regular tyres work great in the warmer weather, but when the temperature outside falls to consistently below 7 degrees Celsius, they become harder and their grip on the road is reduced. By selecting some cheap winter tyres Worthing car owners can improve the handling and stopping distances of their vehicle significantly in cold weather. This means a safer journey every time for you and your passengers. Of course, you get what you pay for, so choosing a premium brand is usually better in the long run.
In short, the winter tyres Worthing drivers rely on are like a cozy, warm coat which you break out for your protection as soon as the weather gets chilly! To have a vehicle fitted with winter tyres on your drive Worthing motorists need look no further than Fast Tyre Service. If you already have your spares stored in your garage, it’s a simple matter for us to swap them for you when the days drop regularly below 7 degrees. Or if you don’t already have them lined up, we can find and supply the recommended winter tyres for your vehicle. Either way, our winter tyres mobile fitting service has you covered.
Are Winter Tyres Worth It?
Safety considerations aside, how much does it actually cost to make the switch? Actually, the only cost to you is the small fee to have the tyres changed on the wheels twice a year! How can that be?
Think of it this way: if you only owned one pair of shoes, you would wear those shoes out pretty quickly. But if you had two pairs – say, dress shoes for the office, and a pair of trainers for other activities – both pairs would be worn half as much, and therefore last twice as long. So when you invest in a set of winter tyres, they will actually pay for themselves over a few years, and may even save you the expense of accidents in the meantime. To book in for mobile winter tyres Worthing area customers can contact us today.