Do I Need to Change to Snow Tires in Winter If It Doesn't Snow?

[DiJameson]

In winter, if it doesn't snow, you don't need to change to snow tires. Reasons are as follows: When entering winter, the all-season tires equipped by car manufacturers when the vehicle leaves the factory can handle common road conditions. The performance of all-season tires is a compromise between summer tires and winter tires. Whether to change to winter tires depends not only on personal driving conditions but also mainly on environmental factors. For example, four-wheel-drive vehicles have higher tire stability, and unless there is particularly heavy snowfall, driving only in urban areas may not require a change. However, if the winter is very cold with significant rain and snow, it is advisable to change to snow tires as a precaution. Disadvantages of Using Snow Tires in Winter: Although snow tires can prevent slipping in winter, they also have certain drawbacks. Vehicles with snow tires will experience significantly increased fuel consumption, and due to the greater friction between snow tires and the road, tire noise on ordinary roads will be very noticeable.