If you’re driving in snow, ice, and temperatures lower than 40 degrees, swap out your tires with studded or studless winter tires to make sure you’re prepared for whatever Mother Nature brings.
Winter tires are made of special rubber compounds that grip the road even in freezing temperatures.
Winter tires have sipes that create biting edges that grip in snowy, slushy and icy road conditions.
In slick road conditions, winter tires deliver better control, improved traction, and shorter stopping distances.
Unless you live where the climate is mild all-year long, all-season tires present a great option for spring, summer, fall, and even during mild winters, too.
Capably handles light snow or freezing rain in the fall and spring better than performance tires.
Gives everyday drivers and daily commuters solid traction in a wide variety of conditions.
Symmetrical designs allow for more rotation options, which can extend the life of the tread.
If you own a sports car or a luxury SUV, summer tires, also known as performance tires, should be right up your alley.
Summer tires tend to contain sticky additives for improved road grip in wet conditions.
Summer tires are generally stiff enough to keep rolling resistance to a minimum on hot asphalt.
Shallower, straighter grooves plus solid continuous ribs help improve contact with the road.
At Les Schwab, we back every product and service with a World-Class warranty that gives you more for your money.
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