{"id":4935,"date":"2021-12-10T13:28:55","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T13:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\/news\/?p=4935"},"modified":"2025-02-26T06:42:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T06:42:03","slug":"5-reasons-why-you-need-winter-tyres-for-the-chilly-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\/news\/5-reasons-why-you-need-winter-tyres-for-the-chilly-season\/","title":{"rendered":"5 reasons why you need winter tyres for the chilly season"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s not a job that everyone bothers with, but changing your tyres to suit the season can be one of the most worthwhile seasonal maintenance jobs you can do. Winter tyres have a different type of grip that means they offer greater control and safety when driving in the cold weather, so it could make all the difference between driving safely, or ultimately finding yourself saying – yikes, I need to scrap my car<\/a>! Let\u2019s get a little more specific – here are our five top reasons why winter tyres are a good investment.<\/p>\n

1. They\u2019re a lot safer than the alternative<\/p>\n

As we\u2019ve touched on above, winter tyres are much safer than standard tyres because they are specifically designed for using in cold, icy and snowy conditions.
\nWinter tyres work by having more grooves at different depths to improve safety. These grooves improve braking and grip, meaning they give you more control over your car in more treacherous conditions. Here\u2019s something to think about, though. Winter tyres only work better at below 7 degrees Celsius. While there\u2019s no problem with them all year round, in higher temperatures they wear away much quicker, and don\u2019t offer the same amount of protection. But you can always take them off, keep them and switch back next October!<\/p>\n

2. They aren\u2019t just for snowy conditions<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve already been weighing up the idea of getting winter tyres to your friends or family, you may have heard a couple of people say that they don\u2019t need winter tyres because there\u2019s rarely snow in the U.K. Well, that may be right but winter tyres and snow tyres are two distinct things. It doesn\u2019t have to be snowing for road conditions to be actively dangerous, and the extra grip that winter tyres provide can make them worth their weight in cold. Don\u2019t fall into that particular trap!<\/p>\n

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3. Winter tyres are similar price to standard tyres<\/h2>\n

Even though winter tyres are less popular than standard tyres, they are a similar price. Buying a set for your car this winter could only set you back about \u00a370 each, depending on where you shop. And their versatility and suitability across a large chunk of the year means that they\u2019re well worth the money however much you spend. You can\u2019t put a price on safety! (OK, well technically you can but luckily it\u2019s affordable.)<\/p>\n

4. Snow is already coming<\/h2>\n

While in most years snow and frost are only forecast for January and February time, 2021 has already seen the first sightings of snow, with more to come. Further predictions are that there will be even more of the white stuff across the country, and while the temperatures plummet, this could turn even just a small amount of snow into a heavy covering of ice. It\u2019s here that winter tyres will really pay their dues. (And it\u2019s not always limited to the winter months either – who could forget the Beast from the East in March 2018?)<\/p>\n

5. They offer greater durability and longevity than \u2018summer\u2019 tyres<\/h2>\n

In the cold temperatures, normal (or summer) tyres will wear more quickly than their winter counterparts. So not only are they less safe than winter tyres, but they will end up becoming balder sooner. Buying winter tyres \u2013 which you can take off and store when the warm weather arrives \u2013 are slower to degrade, which means that you get more use and better value for money.
\nUltimately, the choice is yours! Winter tyres should be invaluable in helping you to avoid accidents – but we know that they can still happen. If ever your car ends up written off though, or simply less worth than it might cost to repair, rest assured that Scrap Car Network is here to help. Working with a nationwide network of dealers, we\u2019re able to get the best price for your scrap car. And what\u2019s more, our online valuation service<\/a> can give you a price in under 10 seconds! Fill in your postcode and car reg number and you\u2019ll have a quote in seconds. Curious to find out how much your car is worth?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s not a job that everyone bothers with, but changing your tyres to suit the season can be one of the most worthwhile seasonal maintenance jobs you can do. Winter tyres have a different type of grip that means they offer greater control and safety when driving in the cold weather, so it could make […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":113,"featured_media":1082,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n