Safety of driving tends to come down to 3 main things, your own experience, the safety of your vehicle and then the tyres that you have mounted on your vehicle. Since cars are expensive you tend to be stuck with your vehicle choice and it is difficult to make a change in the short term. […]
Continue ReadingSelect the winter tyres that will keep you safe
The tyres that you have on your car have the important task of keeping your car safely on the road and translating the performance of the car to the road. Wrong tyre selection can cause the whole driving experience to be bad and even dangerous. You will need to make sure that both your summer […]
Continue ReadingWhy you should change to winter tyres
Safety is really the number one reason why you should change to winter tyres, that is if you plan to drive in winter conditions. For it to count as winter conditions you need temperatures below zero degrees and that you have snow or ice. When are winter tyres better than summer tyres? Winter tyres are […]
Continue ReadingOne winter tyre manufacturer stands above the rest
When it comes to winter tyres, not all the manufacturers have ventures into this category, as it is a more challenging tyre to build. The pioneer within this field is Nokian Tyres that have from they invented the category, been leading it in terms of safety and performance. Developed for best performance in the Finnish […]
Continue ReadingWinter tyres in France, as the winter is approaching
France is a big country and it has parts of the Alps within its territory, so you have quite different winter conditions based on where you live, work or drive normally. If you live in the northern part, the Alps or other wintery areas or the south the tyre options can be very different. It […]
Continue ReadingWinters around Europe are different
As Europe is a big continent the weather varies a lot. The northern parts have 4 clear seasons and some of the southern parts have basically no winters. Therefore there are no European tyre regulations covering the whole continent. There are even different tyre options available, where the Nordics don’t have all-weather tyres, as there […]
Continue ReadingWinter is approaching, so change your tyres
There are numerous articles written on this subject and most people are aware of it, but still every year people are caught badly prepared for the winter when it arrives. People are very reluctant to change to winter tyres too early, so they wait it out and then end up caught by surprise. It is […]
Continue ReadingWinter tires improves the safety for you and your passengers
Proper tyres improve the safety for everyone in your car, but also for the other cars that are around you. Proper winter tyres are very important for your driving safety as they dictate how well you will be able to stay on the road, how short your braking distance will be and what grip and […]
Continue ReadingTyre options for the winter
Studded tyres: The studded tyres use metal studs protruding from the tread to provide the necessary grip on icy surfaces. They have some limitations when it comes to the period, when they can be used. Non-studded tyres: The non-studded tyres don’t have metal studs and can be used without limitations. They are though optimized for […]
Continue ReadingWinter tyres early enough is the key to good driving safety
Winter tyres are absolutely necessary for driving safely during the winter, if you have sub-zero temperatures. When you also have ice, snow or slush, your summer tyres don’t stand much of a chance to keep you safe on the road. This is why winter tyres are so important and it is very important that you […]
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