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Care for Your Winter Tires With These Tips

The road can be harsher on your tires during the winter, especially if you live in a snowy area. Winter tires can help you stay safe and in control of your car. To care for them, use these tips from Syntex Lubricants.

Easy Tips for Winter Tires

Since your tires are the only part of your car that touches the road, these have to be in top shape in order to keep you safe. During the winter, the roads can be much slicker, which can present a bigger challenge to your tires. To ensure you are able to maintain control over your car this winter, check out these tips.

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Protection on Slick Roads

Rain, snow, and ice can all make their way onto the roads during the winter. Even if you don't want to leave your house, chances are you will need to at some point. If you come across conditions like the ones previously mentioned while driving, your tires may struggle to maintain their grip. Luckily, changing your tires out for winter tires can make a positive difference even in these conditions. It's recommended that you change your tires for winter tires when temperatures fall below 45 degrees Fahrenheit regularly. If this is the case where you live, be sure to change all of your tires for winter tires.

Proper Air Pressure

Even if you're only using winter tires for one season, you still have to care for them just as if they were your normal tires. If you're not sure what the proper air pressure is for these tires, be sure to check the manufacturer's recommendations. Take the time at least once a month to check on this. Driving with underinflated tires can lead to reduced traction and more difficulty with maneuverability. If you find that your tires are underinflated, get them back up to the recommended tire pressure as soon as you can.

Ensure Your Tread Is Good

Before you leave your tires, be sure to also check the tire tread. While your winter tires will be better at gripping the road during the winter, you'll still need to ensure you have plenty of tread left to do this. Just like with your all-season tires, you can use a penny to ensure your tread isn't too worn. Grab a penny and insert it into the grooves on the tire head first. If you can see the top of Lincoln's head when the penny is fully inserted, then it's time for a new set of tires. Keep in mind that not enough tread can lead to slipping and sliding, especially on the winter roads, so ensuring your tread is still good is a must.

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Properly Store Your Winter Tires

At the end of winter, temperatures will start to rise. At this point, you may be better off switching your tires back to your all-season tires. When you decide to do this, keep in mind that you will have to store your winter tires properly so that they're ready to go next winter. Be sure you have the proper space for them. A place like a garage is an ideal space because it's indoors, away from the elements, and protected. Your tires should be put away somewhere where they won't run into moisture or sunshine since both of these can cause damage. They should also be stored standing rather than stacked for the best results. After removing them from your car, be sure to clean them thoroughly so as to remove any debris they have picked up during the winter. Next, place each one in its own cover. This will help keep out debris while they're stored, while also keeping the lubricants they have on them from drying up.