All season tyres Vs summer tyres
4th April 2023If you're looking to purchase your next set of tyres, you might find it difficult to tell the difference between the many different types of tyre on the market. You might be unsure about the benefits of owning dedicated seasonal tyres, like winter tyres, or summer tyres. Take a look at our helpful guide to find out the performance of all season tyres Vs summer tyres and decide what the best option is for you.
What are Summer Tyres?
Summer tyres are tyres that have been constructed to offer an optimal performance when temperatures reach over 7°C and they are usually fitted to cars as standard by the vehicle manufacturer.
They are constructed with a specialist compound that tends to be softer than winter or all season tyres. This allows summer tyres to provide higher gripping capabilities. When temperatures drop this compound can stiffen, making them less flexible and less effective in colder winter weather.
Summer tyres are also designed with a specialist tread pattern which is optimised to evacuate water and reduce the risk of aquaplaning and to provide an enhanced road-holding performance.
You may also find that tyres generally, are more likely to burst in the summer. Every summer it's important to prepare your tyres for summer driving, such as making sure your tyre pressure is correct and tyres are in good condition.
What are All Season Tyres?
All season tyres are designed to provide a satisfactory performance all year round as they are constructed for safety in all weather conditions. However, they will not excel in either hot or cold conditions.
Due to their versatility, all season tyres are ideal for motorists who do not have the storage space to rotate between summer and winter tyres. If you do not wish to switch between dedicated seasonal tyres, all season tyres are a sensible choice as they are safer than using summer tyres in winter conditions or vice versa.
All season tyres are constructed using a compound that will remain supple at low temperatures, meaning they cannot provide the high levels of cornering grip, braking ability and steering precision that you could expect from summer tyres. They also feature a tread pattern design with a greater amount of sipes and grooves than you would find on summer tyres so that they can offer a safe performance on snow and ice covered surfaces.
How do All Season tyres compare to Summer Tyres
When it comes to choosing tyres we cannot say either summer or all season tyres are ‘better’ as it all depends on what you expect from your tyres!
If you value high performance and safety in the summer months we would recommend fitting dedicated summer tyres to your vehicle – but only if you have the option of switching over to winter tyres when temperatures drop.
All season tyres are a safe option for motorists who do not intend to switch their tyres over along with the seasons.
The Tyre Group stock a wide range of summer and all season tyres available to buy online. Alternatively, if you require more information on summer and all season tyres find your local Tyre Group branch where one of our tyre specialists will be happy to provide further guidance.
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