Preparing for Ice and Snow – The Bernard’s Snow Tire Guide

During the snow storm, Snow Tires can make the difference between making it home or getting stuck

Winter driving can be a challenge, so ensuring a car’s tires are up to the task can give drivers extra piece of mind. In colder and snowier climes, using snow (or winter) tires may be a good idea for safety reasons.

Snow tires are different from the standard radials placed on cars, which are commonly referred to as “all season” tires. The tread plays a big part of this: the edges “bite” into the snow and ice better to give increased traction, and the rubber composition of the tire is softer.

This softer rubber allows the tire to be more flexible, which in turn prevents snow buildup between the tread. It also grips on ice better and provides more traction.

If your winter driving conditions are icy, then a studded tire may be the better option.  A studded tire is is essentially a tire with a metal stud added to the tread.  Studded tires provide excellent traction on icy, but at the expense of greater tire noise and road / driveway damage.

From a cost standpoint, studded tires will cost a bit more than snow tires and studded tires take longer to order.

Please call for pricing information or to schedule time for Bernard’s to measure you cars tires a recommend the best snow tire solution for your vehicle and driving conditions.