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Can Winter Tires Be Used All Year Round?

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ZoeLynn
07/29/25 9:35am
Winter tires cannot be used all year round. Compared to all-season tires, winter tires have different tread patterns. If used as all-season tires, they will wear out severely, affecting their service life. The tread material of winter tires is softer, and the specially formulated silica-rubber compound allows for better contact with icy surfaces, generating greater friction than all-season tires, significantly improving vehicle control and safety on slippery ice. Winter tires are specifically designed for winter conditions, such as snowy and icy climates or colder regions, serving as an alternative to snow chains. The rubber compound used in winter tires typically differs from that of all-season tires.
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