Winter Tires
Don't Let New England Weather Winters Sideline
You, Turn to the Experts at Balise Subaru
As any New England native knows, the winter season
can be pretty harsh. With inclement weather in the daily forecast, the safety
of both your passengers and your Subaru are constantly at risk. With correct
tire maintenance, however, you can dramatically decrease your risks.
To ensure that you're prepared for the extreme
weather ahead, we recommend equipping your vehicle for inclement weather by
installing winter tires. A lot of drivers assume that just because they have
all-season tires they don't need to invest in winter tires. Unfortunately,
that's only factual if the temperature stays above 40-degrees or it doesn't
snow. With winter tires, however, your vehicle can properly perform in snow,
ice and whatever else the cold-temperatures bring.
At Balise Subaru you will find an extensive
inventory of winter tires from today's top brands. We also have the expertise
and knowledge needed to properly mount and balance your snow tires for optimal
performance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Snow Tires
My vehicle is equipped with
all-wheel-drive, does that eliminate the need for winter tires?: Even
if the Subaru you drive is equipped with AWD, we still recommend that you invest
in winter tires to protect your passengers, your Subaru and those around you.
The advantage to snow tires is that you will also feel comfortable and
confident when you travel outside of the beaten path.
What is the difference between studless
snow tires and studded tires?: While studded snow tires typically
provide you with a nosier ride, they have the ability to dig into the ice and
give you additional traction; thus providing you with a safer driving
experience in inclement weather.
Studless snow tires on the other hand have deeper
tread depths and can also maintain traction in inclement driving conditions.
Ultimately, when deciding between the two it comes down to preference as modern
studless tire engineering has eliminated the paramount need for studs.
Can I use my winter tires all year
round?: If you have studded tires the simple answer is no. In fact,
most states limit the use of studded tires in non-winter months as they have
the ability to harm the pavement. While studdless tires aren't outlawed, we
don't recommend them in the non-winter months as they can impact your Subaru's
performance and ultimately cost you more money in the long-run.
