What are the precautions for changing to snow tires?

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VanStella
07/30/25 4:44am
Precautions for changing to snow tires: 1. When changing to snow tires, replace all four tires together, not just two. The stability of the car depends on the support of all four tires. Having only two snow tires is insufficient and can easily cause the car to veer off course. 2. Do not wait until it snows to change to snow tires. Prepare in advance because there will be a lot of people changing tires when it snows. Snow tires are a type of tire suitable for use in snowy conditions, improving the vehicle's passability and safety on icy and snowy roads. The tread of snow tires uses a special silicon-based compound, which keeps the tire exceptionally soft even at extremely low temperatures, maintaining excellent grip on ice. The tread pattern often employs cross Z-shaped siping technology, which enhances braking performance on snow and ice, shortens braking distance, and provides ideal traction.
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