Explaining the virtues of winter tyres, the advanced driving association goes on to say that “winter tyres are not suitable for all year round…but they do make sense for drivers living in more remote areas where winter conditions are likely to be more severe for longer or for those who feel they have to travel no matter what the weather.” For those not wishing to pay the cost of winter tyres the IAM recommends considering carrying “snow chains or snow socks to fit when the snow gets deep….Either of these can be used with standard tyres and they fit quite easily into a corner of the boot, or garage in summer.
IAM chief examiner Peter Rodger said: “The weather we experience in the UK is nowhere near as severe as many other countries, but with the past two winters having been particularly bad, motorists in the hardest-hit areas may feel reassured to have the extra grip winter tyres afford.” The association’s advice concludes by saying: “Whatever tyres are fitted, regular checks of tread depth and pressure are even more important in winter. Performance in snow, ice or sub-zero conditions will reduce significantly if the tread depth falls below 3mm. Pressure should be checked with the tyres cold – that means they should have been driven no more than a mile.”
(Tyrepress.com – 9 September)
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