Winter and sporty performance? They go hand-in-hand. After all, your
Comparison of summer and winter tires in terms of braking.
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Do you know ...
... how to recognise winter tyres?
... how to recognise winter tyres?
Winter tyres can be recognised from the markings on the tyre wall. The abbreviation M+S (slush and snow) can be found in combination with the so-called ‘Alpine’ symbol, a three-pointed mountain pictogram with a snowflake in the middle. Any manufacturer can use the M+S emblem because tyres with this designation do not require any wintry test criteria. Make sure that the tyres are provided not only with the M+S emblem but also the Alpine symbol.
... when is it time for winter tyres?
... when is it time for winter tyres?
Winter tyres should already be fitted before snow falls because winter conditions for summer tyres begin at temperatures below around +7°C. Below this point, the tyre compound begins to harden – driving characteristics are worsened and braking distances increased. We therefore recommend that you fit winter tyres during the colder months of the year.
... what the ‘N’ designation means?
... what the ‘N’ designation means?
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Driving pleasure in winter – engineered in Weissach.
Our recommendation for winter:
tread carefully.
Our recommendation for winter:
tread carefully.
What do rubber compounds, siped tread arrangement and tread depth actually have to do with driving pleasure and driving safety in winter? Everything, actually. Because to be able to produce full power output even under extreme conditions, you need the right tires. With the right conditions for the demanded performance. Because it’s worthwhile looking more precisely at the important details. After all, your winter tires are the key players on the ground.
The rubber compound of the tread surface.
The rubber compounds of the winter tires clearly differ from those of the summer tires. Thanks to the high proportion of natural rubber, they are noticeably softer. And they harden less in the cold. This means tires can be adapted optimally to the road surface.
The tread pattern.
The tread is the basis for the safe grip on wintry roads. It drains water and provides good lateral stability. In addition, snow can settle in the wide grooves which causes improved performance through friction.
The siped tread pattern of the tires.
The siped tread has a lot to do in winter. After all, it provides the perfect grip on snow-covered, frozen and wet surfaces. The fine incisions of the siped tread create many gripping edges which snag when driving in snow. In addition, snow can be lodged in the siped tread, providing good frictional resistance, as snow sticks to snow.
