All-Season Versus Summer Tires

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All-Season Versus Summer Tires
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• All-season and summer tires are markedly
  different. Obviously, one is designed for one
  season while the other is designed for all
  seasons. Choosing between the two depends on your
  vehicle, preferences and weather conditions.
  Although summer tires may work best in the
  summer, it may be inconvenient and less
  cost-effective to switch tires every season.
  However, both tire types have strengths and
  weaknesses. Below is a comparison of the two.

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Facts About Summer Tires

• Summer tires are agile and built to handle
  high speeds, high heat and extreme dryness or
  wetness. Thus, perfect for the heat, dryness and
  wetness of the summer weather. Theyre also
  perfect for high performance vehicles.
  Specialized rubber compounds and tread patterns
  give them advanced braking abilities, cornering
  and responsiveness.

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• Less grooving on the tread patterns also give
  them more grip, traction and contact with the
  road. The tread of these tires is shallower,
  offering more flexibility and stability than
  others. Summer tires offer many benefits, but
  they dont perform well in the winter. So, you
  will need to switch to winter tires between the
  seasons.

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Facts About All-Season Tires

• All-season tires are all about balance. They
  provide an average performance in all weather
  conditions but arent exceptional in any area.
  For example, while they perform well in the
  summer, they have less grip than summer tires.
  This can decrease a vehicles cornering, steering
  and braking abilities.

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• On the other hand, all-season tires can
  perform well in the winter, but theyre less
  capable of handling snow, ice and extremely cold
  temperatures. All-season tires balanced
  performance makes them the most suitable for
  moderate weather conditions or climates. However,
  theyre more versatile than summer tires and have
  a longer tread life. Versatility and the ability
  to handle many speed ratings and load capacities
  make them suitable for most vehicle types,
  including trucks, SUVs and mini-vans.

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How to Choose the Right Tire

• Theres no secret to choosing between
  all-season and winter tires. The tires you choose
  this summer and every other season will depend on
  what you drive, how you drive and where you
  drive. For Canadas summers, summer or all-season
  tires are suitable, but you should always
  consider switching to snow tires in the winter.
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