Do Snow Tires Have Inside and Outside?

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Snow tires have inside and outside sides, with 'outside' indicating the outer side and 'inside' indicating the inner side. When installing the tires, simply ensure the side marked 'outside' faces outward and the side marked 'inside' faces inward. Increasing Friction with Ice: Snow tires use a special compound to enhance friction on icy and snowy roads, improving traction and safety. The tread material of snow tires is softer, and the carefully formulated silica-rubber compound allows for better contact with smooth ice surfaces, generating greater friction than all-season tires. This significantly improves vehicle control and safety on slippery ice. Checking Tread Pattern: If there are no inside/outside markings, you can check the tread pattern. The tread forms an angle when viewed from above, with the pointed end facing forward. Some tires have rotation direction arrows on the sidewall. For such tires, installation must follow both the rotation direction indicated by the arrow and ensure the side with the arrow faces outward. Generally, the side with production date, size specifications, and other information faces outward, while the side with fewer or no markings faces inward.