As Andrey Mershiev, owner and director of Fit Service car services, told Gazeta.Ru, all-season tires have average characteristics. The composition of the rubber compound means that they are neither hard enough for summer nor soft enough for winter. Therefore, these tires wear out much faster than tires suitable for the season.
In addition, choosing an “all-season” vehicle leads to higher fuel consumption.
The expert warns that the braking distance of all-season tires at subzero temperatures on dry or wet asphalt, on ice and snow is greater than that of seasonal tires. This is loss of elasticity. As a result, the ability to drive a car safely is significantly reduced. Tests of all-season tires typically place them at the bottom of the rankings. With these tires the driver cannot be sure of his safety.
In addition, according to the expert, “all-season” cars are not suitable for lovers of sports driving: because of them, the car behaves unstable on the road. In addition, they do not provide the opportunity to fully demonstrate the speed potential of a powerful car.
But all-season tires can be used in regions with a temperate and warm climate, even in winter. They are very suitable for those who travel no more than 10 thousand kilometers per year.
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