Can Winter Tires Be Used in Summer Without Changing?

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OElliott
07/30/25 10:29am
Winter tires can be used in summer without changing, but it is not recommended. Here are the relevant details: 1. Using winter tires in summer can reduce the vehicle's handling performance, increase fuel consumption, and may cause premature damage to the tires. Winter tires are designed with softer rubber to enhance grip on snow and ice. In summer, without snow or ice, the braking distance becomes longer, and the tires will wear out much faster. 2. Winter tires differ from regular tires; they use a tread pattern with cross Z-shaped sipes, which not only improves braking performance on snow/ice but also reduces braking distance and provides ideal traction.
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