Deep snow can build up between the spokes in alloy wheels, which all but the cheapest cars now employ. That, in turn, can create weight imbalances between the driver- and passenger-side wheels.

Depending on the terrain you drive in, you might want to consider having your tires siped. However, it's not always ...

Tread patterns on snow tires are specifically engineered for snow, ice, and slush, allowing the tires to eliminate the buildup of snow and slush while increasing traction.

All-season tires are a bad compromise. On snow, ice or cold pavement, the stopping distance of a car equipped with winter tires can be 30 to 40 per cent shorter than one with all-seasons. Since ...

Winter tires are made with a deep tread pattern and a series of very thin cuts called sipes across the tread. The deep tread can help flush out excess slush buildup, ...

Snow Tires for 4x4s and Light Trucks. Tires are complex systems and are as full of compromises as they are round and black. This means by selecting a dedicated winter tire or a snow tire for your ...

Snow tires average around $200 to $250 per tire, though cost is dependent on the tire brand and the make and model of your vehicle. Tires for SUVs, for example, can cost more.

With more cold temperatures on the way and snow along the Front Range, many are packing auto shops looking for the right tires. Experts told FOX31 that the kind of cold-weather tire you should purc… ...

The owner of a 2007-11 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2008-11 Lancer or 2009-11 Lancer Sportback may come into your store with a complaint of sluggish engine performance on a restart about an hour after the ...

Three-quarters of Ontario drivers reported using winter tires in 2024, according to the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC), which cited a Leger survey of 1,606 Canadian drivers between ...