| Choosing the right tires is one of the most important | | | | same size, type and tread. This is particularly important |
| decisions we have to make in regards to our personal | | | | if your vehicle is front wheel drive where using |
| transportation. It is of utmost importance during the | | | | mismatched rear wheels may result in a loss of |
| winter, when in many areas the presence of ice and | | | | traction when braking on the icy roads of winter. |
| snow on roadways creates a deadly hazard. It is not | | | | When choosing tires be aware that equipping your |
| a difficult process if you have the necessary | | | | vehicle with oversized tires that are larger than those |
| information. | | | | recommended by the manufacturer make result in |
| The very first thing you should do is check your | | | | difficulty steering and can rub the fender wells or |
| vehicle owner's manual to find the manufacturer | | | | suspension underneath. |
| specifications for the types and sizes of tires | | | | As a rule, snow tires are manufactured with large |
| recommended by them. | | | | empty areas in their tread so that they will have more |
| Next, mount the appropriate mud and snow tires on | | | | traction on snow than normal tires where regular all |
| your vehicle to help guard against the slickness of | | | | season type tires are more concerned with marrying a |
| winter roads, these tires can be used anywhere as | | | | quiet ride with a modicum of traction. |
| long as they do not have metal studs on them. | | | | Another time tested method that can be used when |
| If you live in an area where ice is common in the | | | | conditions warrant is the use of tire chains. Installing tire |
| winter, be sure to use the metal-stud tires that are | | | | chains can increase traction as much as 200%. Again, |
| available and keep your other tires(if they are in good | | | | make sure that these chains are of the right size and |
| condition) for the end of winter season as these metal | | | | type for your particular tire as the wrong chains can |
| stud tires are only allowed during the winter season | | | | cause the tires to fail. |
| and are banned in 10 states. | | | | Following the preceding tips will help you to safeguard |
| Another key to remember is to make sure that all of | | | | you and your family in the upcoming winter season. |
| the snow tires you equip your vehicle with are of the | | | | |