WHAT ARE ALL-WEATHER TIRES
WHAT ARE ALL-WEATHER TIRES?
All-Weather tires are designed to handle the roads during any season. Combining the benefits of both All-Season and Winter tires, All-Weather tires cover you throughout the year - meaning they meet the standard for winter use while still being usable for spring, summer & autumn.
These tires are ideal for people who live in more milder winter climates.
All-Weather vs All-Season
It’s important not to confuse All-Weather for All-Season tires. Although they’re similar, there are also key differences.
All-Weather tires:
- Meet the standard for winter driving as indicated by the snowflake/mountain icon on the tire (
), though Winter tires are still recommended. - Quicker stopping speed in freezing temperatures
- Strong grip on snow, slush and wet roads
All-Season tires:
- Doesn’t meet the standard for winter driving and should not be used for it
- Longer stopping speed in freezing temperatures
- Loses grip when temperature drops below 7C
All-Weather vs winters
All-Weather and Winter tires also have many similarities, though it’s important to differentiate between the two.
All-Weather tires:
- Increased traction when it’s cold, with or without ice and snow
- Flexible enough to be used for warm temperatures
- Don’t need to worry about storing tires for different seasons
- Best for milder winters
winter tires:
- Winter tires outperform All-Weather tires in the cold
- Longer lifespan than All-Weather tires due to only being used during Winter seasons
- No matter the severity of the season, always recommended for winter
GOODYEAR ASSURANCE® WEATHERREADY®
A prime example of All-Weather tires are GOODYEAR’s ASSURANCE® WEATHERREADY® tires.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
- Treads help grip the road in water, snow and ice – and earns Three Peak Mountain Snowflake Certification.
- As the tire wears, grooves transition from deep grooves to wide grooves to help displace water on the road.
- Eligible for a 95,000 km Tread Life Limited Warranty, and the Goodyear Highway Auto and Light Truck Tire Replacement Limited Warranty.