Can Winter Tires Be Used Year-Round?

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Winter tires can be used year-round but it's not recommended for all four seasons. Winter tires are more expensive compared to other types of tires, and due to their soft structure and materials, they dissipate heat slowly and wear out faster in summer, increasing the risk of blowouts. Additionally, winter tires have higher rolling resistance, which also leads to increased fuel consumption. Winter Tires: Winter tires feature numerous asymmetric directional tread patterns with a high number of grooves. When driving at high speeds, the rapid impact of air against these tread patterns and grooves causes a significant increase in tire noise, negatively affecting the driving experience. To enhance traction on snow, winter tires are typically softer than regular tires (even in low temperatures) and often utilize asymmetric cross-Z-shaped sipes in their tread design. However, when driven on regular summer roads, these tires significantly increase fuel consumption and can also reduce vehicle performance.