Having specialized tires during the colder weather can have a significant effect on the way your GM vehicle drives. Fredericksburg Chevrolet GMC in Fredericksburg and nearby Boerne, San Antonio, Kerrville, and Comfort, TX has a comprehensive guide on what to think of when selecting your winter tires.
Are There Different Types of Winter Tires?
Yes! There are few different styles of winter tires, including studded and studless. Studded tires are how they sound, with metal studs in the tread. These tires are great at providing traction by grabbing onto the ice with the metal studs. Studless tires rely on the design to help with traction rather than studs.
Different Tread Patterns
Below are the different patterns your tread can have. This all comes down to personal preference.
- Symmetrical non-directional
- Symmetrical directional
- Asymmetrical non-directional
- Asymmetric directional
Tire Sipes
Another feature that contributes to a winter tire’s tread is a sipe. A sipe is seen as a slit in the tread that aids in the tire’s overall grip. The sipe is also called a ‘kerf.’
We hope the above helped our nearby customers in equipping their GM vehicle with the right set of winter tires! Any questions can be directed to our service team at (830) 856-2042. Read more about our tires on our website today, and visit us at 1225 South State Highway, Fredericksburg, TX 78624.
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