Drive With Assurance: Top-Rated All-Weather Tires At TIRECRAFT
November 7, 2023
Tires
What Are All-Weather Tires?
Tire manufacturers make all-weather tires so they can perform well in all weather conditions. For most of Canada, summers are typically hot with limited precipitation, so tires don’t have to deal with many different weather conditions. In other seasons, though, the weather can change quickly, from dry, to wet, to ice, and so on. Tire engineers make all-weather tires with special tread patterns, rubber compounds, and other qualities so that they can stand up to the challenges of different weather conditions.
Are All-Weather Tires The Same As All-Season Tires?
No, all-weathers and all-seasons are actually different. Despite the similar names, there is one key difference between them: all-season tires can’t handle Canadian winters. All-weathers have tread designs, blocking, and siping that help them maintain traction on snowy and icy roads.
Perhaps even more critically, though, the rubber compounds in all-weathers don’t stiffen when the temperature drops below seven degrees Celsius. All-season tires can’t boast the same. For much of Canada, most November nights are below seven degrees, so it’s unwise to keep driving on all-season tires through the entire autumn.
Are All-Weather Tires As Good As Winter Tires?
This is a topic of much debate, and people have their own opinions. Ultimately, the decision is yours whether you want all-weathers or winters on your car during the coldest months. The Rubber Association does rate all-weather tires for winter driving, so they are safe. If you want to know if a tire is rated for winter driving, look for the snowflake and mountain pictogram embossed on the tire. To learn more about your snow tire options and which might be best for your vehicle, please contact a nearby TIRECRAFT location today.
Can You Drive On All-Weather Tires During The Summer?
You can, but it’s probably not the wisest choice. Driving all-weathers on hot summer roads can degrade them quickly, reducing their longevity and compromising your investment in your tires. Furthermore, leaving all-weather tires on your vehicle for over a year straight can increase your chances of a wheel misalignment.
At TIRECRAFT, we offer the best tires at the best prices, but still, we know tires aren’t cheap. That’s why we offer professional tire storage services. In the hot months, we can store your all-weather tires for you in climate-controlled, optimal conditions. When autumn comes again, we’ll change your tires for you and store your all-season or summer tires. It’s as easy as that.
What Are The Top-Rated All-Weather Tires At Tirecraft?
What you like best about a tire might be subjective to your driving preferences and the type of vehicle you drive. Some of the top-rated all-weather tires are:
The Michelin CrossClimate 2
Michelin is one of the most famous tire manufacturers in the world. The company is famous for producing high-quality tires and the Michelin Guide books. As far as all-weather tires are concerned, though, the CrossClimate 2 is a popular choice. Michelin tire engineers designed this tire to provide excellent performance in various weather conditions, including wet and light snow.
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS06
In reviews for the ExtremeContact DWS06, drivers note how well it performs in dry, wet, and snowy conditions. If you’re not good at remembering to switch your tires at the best time every year, these tires can give you some leeway.
The Bridgestone WeatherControl A005
Bridgestone’s tire experts optimized the Weather Control A005 for various weather conditions. By looking at certain qualities of their winter and all-season tires, they designed a tread pattern to provide solid performance in both wet and snowy conditions.
The Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
This tire provides traction in all weather conditions. Goodyear specifically looked at how to make a tire that performs equally well in rain as light snow. The Assurance WeatherReady features Goodyear’s proprietary Weather Reactive Technology for enhanced performance.
TIRECRAFT has all these top-rated all-weather tires available for sale. If you’re not sure which all-weather tire is best for you, we can recommend one or more options based on your type of vehicle, where you drive, and how often you drive. We also have all-weather tires for sale from brands such as:
Contact TIRECRAFT
No matter your vehicle’s seasonal requirements, TIRECRAFT is here to assist you. From tire storage to balancing and rotation services, we’ve got you covered. Please contact your local TIRECRAFT location to find out more about your all-weather tire options
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