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Check Out the Winter Tires for Your Vehicle at North Star Chevrolet - West Liberty 

Winter Tires vs All Season Tires in Pittsburgh, PA

When the snow starts to fly, and your commute to work or school turns into a white knuckle experience, consider purchasing a set of winter tires for your vehicle. All Season tires are engineered to be an all around tire, but in colder temperatures and snow, a winter tire out performs an all season tire. The major difference between winter tires and all season tires is the composition of the rubber in the tire. A Winter tire is better suited for colder temperatures due to the softer rubber compound. Winter tires are better suited for the cold and snowy conditions, but in the summer, they will wear faster due to the softer rubber compound so when Spring comes, take the winter tires off and store them for next winter.

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      Why Winter Tires?

      Winter tires are better suited for the cold weather and sloppy conditions that Pittsburgh winters bring. Winter tires improve traction, increase stopping power, and reduce snow build up as you drive. Winter tires are engineered to bite into the snow which results in better control and handling in the elements. You will also notice winter tires having tiny grooves all over the tire and those are called tread sipes. These higher density sipes allow for increased traction in snow. Having the right tires for your vehicle in the winter gives you more control over your vehicle and ultimately a safer drive all season long.

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