Winter tires, also known as snow tires, offer several key advantages in cold, snowy, or icy conditions, making them superior to all-season or summer tires in harsh winter weather. Here are their primary benefits:
1.Enhanced Traction on Snow and Ice
2.Improved Braking Performance
3.Better Handling in Cold, Dry Conditions
4.Increased Safety in Severe Winter Weather
5.Durability in Cold Environments
Winter tire sidewall markings:
1. M+S symbol
Tires with the M+S symbol have a tread pattern, tread compound or structure that is engineered to deliver better performance in snow conditions than a regular tire, especially in terms of its ability to initiate or maintain vehicle motion.
2. Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol
The Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol, often abbreviated as 3PMS or 3PMSF, is a mark on tires, presented as a six-pointed snowflake inside a three-peak mountain shape. It indicates that the tire meets specific standards for winter performance, especially in severe snow conditions
Tires with this symbol are made of a special rubber compound that remains flexible in low - temperature environments (4ºCor below), providing better traction on snow - covered and icy roads.
