Are 225 50 R18 tires suitable for winter?
In the Pirelli catalogue, you can find a selection of 225/50R18 Winter Tires, compare their technical features in detail and choose the tire that fully meets your expectations. The 7 7 rule for tires provides a simple temperature guideline for timing your seasonal tire changes. Install winter tires when daily temperatures drop to 7°C (45°F) or below for seven consecutive days. Remove them in spring after seven straight days above 7°C.Winter tires are designed to grip the road the below 45 degrees. When it gets warmer they still grip but just wear faster. You can use winter tires when it’s warm but they will just wear a lot faster and cost you more money. If the temp goes into the 50’s, 60’s or 70+ you don’t have to worry.
What are the disadvantages of all season tires?
These disadvantages are: They’re Not Made for Heavy Snowfall – All-season tires are made for areas with little to no snowfall. As a result of freezing temperatures, the treads on these tires may harden, causing a lack of traction in heavier snow depths. All-Weather tires perform well in both summer and winter seasons. But all-weather tires are better than all-season tires in the winter. All-weather tires carry the 3 peak mountain snowflake symbol and all-season tires typically do not. NOTE: All-weather tires still do not perform as well in winter as winter tires.You should never mix all-season, winter or summer tires. These tires were engineered with dramatically different types of traction and handling in mind. Mixing the type of tire on your vehicle can cause a loss of handling, increasing your risk of accidents.