Sunday, May 20th, 2012

Driving On Ice And Snow

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All-season tires are designed to provide higher levels of snow traction than non-all-season tires. You have all-season tires if you find the letters “M+S” molded into the sidewall near the bead. These letters mean “Mud and Snow.”

Even the best all-season tires will not provide acceptable levels of traction if you drive too fast in snow or icy conditions, and if you do not allow at least 12 times more stopping distance on wintry roads.

For Safe Winter Driving:

  • Reduce your speed. Even good road conditions can deteriorate quickly.
  • Increase your stopping distance by at least 12 times more than on dry roads. You may not always need that much distance, but when you do, you’ll be glad you were playing it safe.
  • Check the condition of your tires. Worn tires provide less grip.

This post courtesy of Toyo Tires

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