{"id":859,"date":"2018-03-06T10:11:57","date_gmt":"2018-03-06T10:11:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asdatyres.co.uk\/blog\/?p=859"},"modified":"2019-05-08T07:13:39","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T07:13:39","slug":"when-to-switch-back-to-summer-tyres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asdatyres.co.uk\/blog\/when-to-switch-back-to-summer-tyres\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving on winter tyres? Know when to switch back to summer tyres? Timing matters."},"content":{"rendered":"

Congratulations \u2013 you get it<\/em>. If you\u2019re taking the time to read this then the chances are you\u2019re part of a small group of UK drivers that are aware that summer and winter tyres even exist.<\/p>\n

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For those readers that may be new to the concept of different tyres for different season, our latest tyre safety article explains not only what winter tyres are \u2013 and how they\u2019re different to summer tyres \u2013 but also provide you with important tips on the right time to switch from one to the other.<\/p>\n

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How are winter tyres different to summer tyres?<\/h2>\n

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In a nutshell, the main difference between winter and summer tyres<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 aside from the tread pattern design \u2013 is that they\u2019re made from significantly different compounds. Summer tyres, like the ContiPremiumContact 5<\/a><\/strong> and SportContact 6<\/a><\/strong>, are designed to optimally grip warm roads, while winter tyres are much better at gripping cold ones.<\/p>\n

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But before we delve further, it\u2019s important to make something very clear. Winter tyres \u2013 while they do perform noticeably better in snowy and icy conditions than summer tyres \u2013  are not the same as snow tyres<\/em>. Snowfall isn\u2019t the main reason why northern European motorists fit winter tyres every year. While it\u2019s true that they may get more snow than us, it doesn\u2019t fall continuously between October to March, right?<\/p>\n

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So why do they do it? Simple. They switch to winter tyres because  these work best at temperatures of 7\u00b0C and below, and perform much better than summer tyres in these conditions. As the recent winter weather has shown, we certainly get temperatures this low in the UK.<\/p>\n

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In fact, premium tyre manufacturer, Continental<\/a><\/strong>, believes that a far better name for \u201cwinter tyres\u201d would be \u201ccold weather tyres\u201d \u2013 something they\u2019ve been pushing for \u2013 but unfortunately this term isn\u2019t as catchy.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s been a very long cold winter in the UK<\/h2>\n

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There\u2019s no denying it, this winter has been long and very cold \u2013 the coldest for quite a few years. And \u2013 even though the days are longer, and March has finally seen the days get a little warmer \u2013 we\u2019re all still well aware of what 7\u00b0C and below feels like.<\/p>\n

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Why is 7\u00b0C significant? When it comes to tyres, this is the temperature when the performance characteristics between winter and summer versions crossover, with each tyre coming in to its own. When the ambient temperature consistently gets around 7\u00b0C or below, it\u2019s important to have winter tyres fitted to your vehicle. But, as traditional Spring weather appears and temperatures start to rise, it\u2019s time to start thinking about switching back from winter tyres to summer tyres.<\/p>\n

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But it\u2019s important to stress that this switch should only be done once temperatures have consistently settled above 7\u00b0C, and any chance of a late cold blast have receded once and for all. Traditionally, this period is normally around the end of March or the start of April, but of course this depends very much on which part of the UK you live in.<\/p>\n

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Are there any consequences to switching too early, or too late?<\/h2>\n

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Yes, absolutely.<\/p>\n

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If you switch back from your winter tyres to your summer tyres too early \u2013  and then experience a late winter blast \u2013 your tyres simply won\u2019t be in an optimal position to keep you safe. Why? Because (as explained above) the compounds summer tyres are made from are not designed to perform optimally in such cold conditions. The compounds will be less flexible, and not grip the road surface as well in cold temperatures. And as a result, their driving characteristics \u2013 and thus their performance \u2013 will ultimately suffer.<\/p>\n

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And on the other hand if you leave the switch too late, you\u2019ll have a different issue to contend with. Due to their special cold weather rubber compounds, winter tyres are noticeably less capable than summer tyres above temperatures of 7\u00b0C. They\u2019re designed to warm up quickly in cold conditions, to give optimal effectiveness at low temperatures, but in a warmer climate this attribute becomes a burden and has a negative impact on several key aspects of tyre performance:<\/p>\n

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– Rate of tyre wear<\/p>\n

– Braking<\/p>\n

– Handling<\/p>\n

– Fuel consumption<\/p>\n

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Talk to Asda Tyres for impartial, expert advice<\/h2>\n

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If you\u2019d like to know more about the benefits of switching from winter tyres to summer tyres, or want to learn more about which ones to switch to as the weather warms up, talk to the tyre professionals at Asda Tyres. We can offer you impartial advice, expert fitting solutions, and much more. Click here to live chat to one of our experts, or find your nearest fitting station<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n

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