Laura Hasney - Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Fall is a beautiful time of year. The changing leaves, fresh apples and cider donuts but within a few short it will be just a memory as the winter months will be upon us and the scenery changes. How will your tires fair in the snow and ice? Now is the time to start planning. Will you go with an all-weather tire? A snow tire? Or even a studded snow tire? Where you live, your commute (if any) and your vehicle all should be a factor when decided what your best options are. A trained tire professional at Adirondack Tire can help you make the best choice for your vehicle and keep you safe this winter.
Laura Hasney - Tuesday, September 27, 2011
3 main things to consider before buying winter tires
1. Your vehicle
2. Where you live
3. Your commute (if any)
Buying tires should be about buying the tires that fit your driving and your vehicle. Living up on a big hill may mean snow tires or studded snows if it is for a sales person who travels through the snow but if it is for a retiree that can wait out the bad travel and hit the roads after the plows have come through a good all-season could be fine. Talk to a tire professional before you decide to purchase.
Laura Hasney - Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Proper tire pressure for safety
Have you ever heard someone tell you that you don't need winter tires, you only need to lower the tire pressure...on your tires you now have when driving on snow and ice? That it will give you better stability and control? I hope you haven't because it is a crock.
Driving
on tires with low tire pressure is never a good idea regardless of
driving conditions. Don't try this old myth because it may cost you a wrecker bill to get pulled out of the ditch when you lose control because of it.
Instead,
you should consider a good set of winter tires. And remember to check
your tire pressure often because cold air can lower the pressure.
Laura Hasney - Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Most people buy snow tires not studded because
snows are good for snow and ice but studded are for ice only. Studded
do their job on ice but are not as effective on snow, they are noisy
and can cause damage to dry pavement. M&S is a mud and... snow tire where the snow flake in the mountain is on snow tires.
Laura Hasney - Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Of all the seasons, however, winter
is almost certainly the most dangerous of them to be on the road.
Whether it's because of your reduced visibility due to rain and sleet
or your loss of traction due to wet or frozen conditions, the world of
driving definitely becomes a more dangerous one in the winter months.
So what can you do to keep you and your loved ones safe on the snowy
roads? Making sure that you're using the right equipment is probably
your first and most effective line of defense. And when it comes to
driving in winter conditions, the right equipment means winter tires, especially if you live in the Northeast!
