Winter weather is unpredictable and approaching quickly. Instead of slipping on the roads when the first freeze comes, we invite any driver in the Waterford area to visit our service center at Fox Toyota of Rochester Hills and we'll put your winter tires or purchase the right set for your vehicle today. It's important to be prepared for the inclement weather, and we're here to help. The only way to maintain optimal control and traction is to have the right winter tires. They're designed differently and made from softer rubber to help you maintain your grip in snow, ice, sleet, rain, and more, keeping you confident and in control regardless of the weather.
What Makes Winter Tires Different?
Even if your vehicle has all-season tires, they aren't designed in a manner to take on tough weather. Winter tires are though, are specially designed to take on the most inclement weather around Troy, helping you get to where you need to go with confidence.
They're Made of a Different Type of Rubber
Firstly, winter tires are made from a softer rubber composition. Regular tires will become stiffer in cold weather, leading you to lose traction as they don't grip the road as well. Winter tires have softer rubber that maintains its softness, providing you with better traction when you're driving on snow or ice on your travels around Warren, MI.
Special Design and Tread Depth
Another reason you should opt to equip winter tires is the tread depth and design. Winter tires have a deeper tread depth than regular tires do. This leads to better traction in the snow, as it doesn't build up as easily. Along with the deeper tread depth, winter tires have a unique tread patter that helps funnel the snow out, so it doesn't get stuck, further helping you maintain grip on the roads in nearby Sterling Heights. Regular tires have a lower tread depth and don't have the right design to conquer the snowy and icy weather.
Biting Edges Help With Grip
Snow tires have biting edges, also called sipes, that are there to achieve optimal traction in any weather. They improve handling, control, and traction as they are specially designed to dig into the winter weather on the road.
When Are Snow Tires Necessary?
In our area, winter weather can strike at any time. Winter tires are designed to perform in the worst weather, including snow, ice, slush, ice, and anything else. Your tires are what the entire performance of your vehicle rests on, which is why it's important that you have your winter tires equipped early when living around Waterford. Whether there's snow or ice on the road or not, when temperatures drop below 45 degrees, winter tires will provide you with greater handling and control, as normal tires will get harder and lose their grip. Now is a great time to visit our service center and get winter tires on your vehicle quickly and conveniently so you can take on the elements with confidence.
Buy or Equip Snow Tires Today at Fox Toyota
If you already have snow tires, we'll equip your vehicle with them when you schedule a service appointment at Fox Toyota of Rochester Hills at a date and time that's convenient for you. We're experts in changing tires and will ensure that they're balanced and ready to take on any weather. If you need new snow tires, we have many different options to choose from. Our team can help identify the right tires for any car, truck, SUV, minivan, and any other vehicle. It doesn't matter what make or model you drive, we're here to help you stay safe with the right snow tires this fall and winter.
