All Season Tyres
When deciding whether to buy all season tyres or dedicated winter and summer tyres, there are things to consider, including the seasonal conditions in your area, your driving style and your vehicle performance preferences. Learn more about how all weather tyres can benefit your driving experience today.
What Are All Season Tyres?
All season tyres, or all weather tyres, are constructed using a combination of summer and winter tyre technology, so that they can offer adequate performance in a variety of conditions. All year tyres are a compromise between winter and summer tyres designed to provide all year performance. However, it should be noted that they will not excel in either winter or summer conditions.
All season tyres are a suitable choice for those who do not wish to purchase and store two sets of dedicated seasonal tyres. This is because all season tyres represent a safer compromise than using summer tyres in winter, or winter tyres in summer.
It is important to remember however, that there is no tyre industry standard to govern the all season classification. Tyre manufacturers make their own assessments and these can drastically vary between different manufacturers.
Drawbacks and Benefits of All Season Tyres
| Summer Tyres | All Season Tyres | Winter Tyres |
|---|---|---|
| Effective at braking in summer conditions | Adequate at braking in summer conditions | Low braking capabilities in summer conditions |
| High levels of grip in warm dry and wet conditions | Adequate levels of grip in warm dry and wet conditions | Low levels of grip in warm dry and wet conditions |
| Highly resistant to aquaplaning | Offer some resistance to aquaplaning | Highly resistant to aquaplaning |
| No traction on snow | Adequate traction on snow | Superior traction on snow |
| Low levels of grip on ice | Adequate levels of grip on ice | High levels of grip on ice |
| Low braking capabilities in winter conditions | Adequate at braking in winter conditions | Effective at braking in winter conditions |
Which Tyres Should I Choose?
Choosing whether to buy all season tyres or dedicated seasonal tyres can be a difficult decision. The following may help you to decide which tyres would best suit your driving style:
Choose All Season Tyres If:
- You currently drive all year round on summer or winter tyres
- You cannot purchase and store two sets of tyres
- You drive mostly in urban areas
- You do not tend to make long journeys
- You live in an area where temperatures do not drop below -5ºc
- You live in an area which does not experience different seasonal conditions
Choose Dedicated Seasonal Tyres If:
- You are happy to purchase and store two sets of tyres
- You drive in both urban and rural areas
- You tend to make long journeys
- You live in an area subject to changing temperatures
- You will experience different seasonal conditions
- You value driving performance and handling
- You value maximum safety
Here at The Tyre Group we offer a wide range of all season tyres available to buy online. Simply search for your all weather tyres and arrange a fitting at your local branch at a time to suit you.
If all season car tyres don't sound right for you, instead consider purchasing dedicated winter or summer tyres for your vehicle.
Find out more about the all season tyres available from leading tyre manufacturers at The Tyre Group. Alternatively find your nearest Tyre Group branch and contact our tyre fitting experts with any questions you might have, and we can help you buy all season tyres online today, perfect for your vehicle.
