Winter Tyres for snow, ice and mud

After years of mild winters, British motorists have had to get used to driving in snowy and icy conditions. As a result, motoring experts now advise drivers to consider switching to winter tyres. A winter tyre offers significant performance improvements including the following:

• Enhanced performance - the technology and material used to make a winter tyre means it performs better when the temperature drops below 7° Celsius.
  
• Better grip - the special compound used in a winter tyre means it remains softer in low temperatures offering more grip, better braking, traction and handling.
  
• Greater control and safety - the tread designs on winter tyres has been specially created to offer better grip and traction in the snow.
  
• Speed rating - cold weather tyres have a lower speed rating than a summer tyre due to the compound they are made from. Please be aware that your driving will not be compromised as even an H rated tyre has a maximum speed of 131mph

Residents in colder parts of Europe have long kept a spare set of winter tyres, which they put on their car at the first sign that temperatures are dropping. Come the spring they switch back. Ten European countries have already introduced winter tyre legislation and/or a government public awareness campaign.