{"id":5612,"date":"2019-11-21T18:53:17","date_gmt":"2019-11-22T02:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=5612"},"modified":"2024-05-14T18:53:55","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T01:53:55","slug":"winter-tires-vs-all-season-tires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/winter-tires-vs-all-season-tires\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Tires vs. All-Season Tires: Should You Change Your Tires for Winter?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_f41120-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_f41120-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_f41120-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_f41120-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_f41120-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_f41120-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_f41120-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_f41120-eb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_f41120-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_f41120-eb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_f41120-eb qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-689b29  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-235f17\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_75f374-59, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_75f374-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_75f374-59\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_75f374-59 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_75f374-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_75f374-59\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_75f374-59 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_75f374-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_75f374-59\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_75f374-59 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_75f374-59\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The three common types of tires are summer, all-season, and snow\/winter tires.<\/li><li>Some differences between all-season and winter tires include tire composition, tread design, and performance on snow.<\/li><li>It&rsquo;s recommended to transition to winter tires when the temperature starts hovering around 45&#730;F.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the rise of sophisticated anti-collision technology and automatic braking systems, your vehicle&rsquo;s safety still relies heavily on a simple set of parts that&rsquo;s often overlooked&mdash;your tires.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-set-for-your-vehicle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Choosing the right set of tires\">Choosing the right set of tires<\/a> can significantly improve your vehicle&rsquo;s performance and provide the reliability you need for the type of weather you will be driving in.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just as you transition your wardrobe to accommodate the colder months ahead, you should also consider fitting your vehicle with the best tires for snow and ice.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the best winter tires can be daunting, especially with the vast selection and sizes available. To better understand why you need to think about making the switch as early as now, let&rsquo;s do a quick overview of what types of tires are available and how you can differentiate them from one another.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-5621\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/vehicle-driving-on-a-snowy-road-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5621\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/vehicle-driving-on-a-snowy-road.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/vehicle-driving-on-a-snowy-road-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/vehicle-driving-on-a-snowy-road-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/vehicle-driving-on-a-snowy-road-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Winter tires, also commonly referred to as snow tires, are made of a flexible rubber compound that performs best in low to freezing temperatures.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>3 Common Types of Tires<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When shopping for a new set of tires, it helps to know the type and size you currently have on your vehicle. Simply look at the sidewall of your tires to find out their brand, model, size, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/tire-speed-rating-and-tire-load-index-charts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"speed rating\">speed rating<\/a>. Having this information handy will make it easier to find a set that matches your vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Summer Tires<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Differentiating summer tires from all-season tires can be quite tricky. Also known as three-season tires, one way to tell these two apart is that summer tires do not carry a mud and snow (M&amp;S) designation on its sidewall. These are also more commonly seen on vehicles with higher speed ratings.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer tires are known for their excellent dry grip but may wear down faster than all-season tires. Touring and high-performance versions of summer tires are also available. While they are great for dry roads, summer tires are known to lose their flexibility in colder weather, making them unfit for winter driving.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer tires are known for their excellent dry grip but may wear down faster than all-season tires. While they are great for dry roads, summer tires are known to lose their flexibility in colder weather, making them unfit for winter driving.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Touring and high-performance versions of summer tires are also available. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>All-Season Tires<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All-season tires are meant to perform in a variety of road and weather conditions. These are a budget-friendly option, often preferred by those who drive compact and subcompact cars.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from the standard all-season tires, you may also find performance all-season tires that provide better tread life and traction for vehicles with more horsepower. If smooth and quiet commutes are a priority for you, touring all-season tires may be a good choice. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrary to its name, all-season tires are not recommended for heavy snow and ice.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Snow Tires or Winter Tires<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winter tires, also commonly referred to as snow tires, are made from a flexible rubber compound that performs best in low to freezing temperatures. These can be identified by a mountain\/snowflake symbol on the tire&rsquo;s sidewall.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winter tires feature aggressive tread patterns with grooves, channels, and biting edges that provide better grip and road traction.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What&rsquo;s the Difference Between All-Season and Winter Tires?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you currently have a set of all-season tires on your vehicle, you may be wondering whether it&rsquo;s necessary to swap them out for winter tires. Despite its name, all-season tires are not recommended to be used year-round.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may not have any problems driving all-season tires on very light snow, but on slippery frosted pavements or slushy and snowy roads, they could be a recipe for disaster.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the reasons why you should consider switching to snow tires as temperatures drop.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-5619\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/man-fixing-his-all-terrain-tire-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5619\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/man-fixing-his-all-terrain-tire.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/man-fixing-his-all-terrain-tire-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/man-fixing-his-all-terrain-tire-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/man-fixing-his-all-terrain-tire-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Contrary to its name, all-season tires are not recommended on roads that get heavy snow and ice.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Tire Composition<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to tire traction and mobility is in the material&rsquo;s flexibility. As temperatures grow colder, the rubber compounds used in all-season tires become more rigid and inelastic once temperatures reach 45&#730;F.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, winter tires are made of special rubber compounds that contain a large amount of silica. This material allows the tires to remain pliable in cold or freezing temperatures.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Tread Design<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All-season tires lack the traction needed to safely navigate your car in snowy and icy conditions. Winter tires have larger tread, more sipes, and biting edges that dig into snow and push slush away from the tire&rsquo;s contact patch.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Performance on Snow and Ice<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice can be a critical road hazard, especially when there is a film of water on top of it. This combination can make the surface of the road extremely slippery, reducing your vehicle&rsquo;s braking performance. Having winter tires significantly reduces your stopping distance while braking on ice and provides a better grip while traveling on snow. Another advantage over all-season tires is that snow tires can come in studded designs that feature metal studs that allow the tires to claw through the ice for better grip.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>When Should You Put Winter Tires on Your Car?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing when to put on winter tires can be tricky. Some suggest changing to snow tires right before Thanksgiving and switching back to summer or all-season tires around Easter. But since season transitions can be unpredictable, a good rule of thumb is to switch to winter tires as soon as you notice temperatures hovering around 45&#730;F.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that even if the average daily temperatures read higher, you may want to switch tires sooner if you typically drive during early mornings or late at night, as temperatures tend to drop significantly during these times.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-5625\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/mechanic-changing-car-tires-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5625\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/mechanic-changing-car-tires.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/mechanic-changing-car-tires-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/mechanic-changing-car-tires-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/mechanic-changing-car-tires-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>A good rule of thumb is to change to winter tires as soon as you notice temperatures hovering around 45&#730;F.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>How Long Do Winter Tires Last?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you live anywhere above the Mason-Dixon line, having a good set of winter tires that you can rely on for five months or more is a must.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The expected lifespan of winter tires is a little different compared to summer or all-season tires. Due to its performance and use in extreme weather, winter tires are expected to wear out more quickly than other types of tires.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How you store these tires after use can significantly affect their lifespan. It is recommended that you store your winter tires in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight. You may put towels in between the tires before stacking or wrap each tire individually. If stored properly, you can expect to reuse your tires for two to three subsequent winters.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, keep in mind that specific road conditions as well as your driving style may affect the level of tread wear you can expect from your snow tires.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Despite the rise of sophisticated anti-collision technology and automatic braking systems, your vehicle&rsquo;s safety still relies heavily on a simple&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/winter-tires-vs-all-season-tires\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5616,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[53],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[2607],"class_list":{"0":"post-5612","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-features","8":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Winter Tires vs. All-Season Tires: Should You Change Your Tires for Winter? - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are all-season tires good enough for winter? 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