Cold weather conditions aren't just about snow and ice. For the last 50 years the UK’s mean temperature during winter months has consistently been 7°C or below.
Met office data shows that the average temperature levels can remain at below 7 °C for six months making cold weather tyres suitable for use from October – March.
Cold weather tyres feature a different compound & tread pattern to give them extra grip in cold, wet icy conditions. Summer tyres in the same conditions become harder& less ‘elastic’ reducing performance.
Braking tests at 19mph on an icy road have shown that a car equipped with cold weather tyres will stop a full eleven metres sooner than a car fitted with standard tyres (Source: TyreSafe.org)
Demand for cold weather tyres is always high as soon as the cold weather arrives, we recommend pre-ordering your
set of winter tyres to avoid any delays in getting your tyres fitted and remaining safe on the roads.
Tanvic Tyre and Service Centre stock an extensive range of Winter Tyres at very competitive prices. Buy your next first
or next set of Winter tyres online via our online shop.
Tanvic Tyre and Service Centre will supply you with your winter tyres but they can also store your summer tyres in our 'Tyre Hotel' during the cold weather, charges may apply.
