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Like any other automobile, your SUV needs to be equipped with winter tires so that you can safely transport people and goods regardless of the weather conditions you encounter this winter.
To ensure your safety, a large number of winter tire references are available on the market. At 440 Ford Lincoln Laval, we explain everything you need to know about winter tires for SUVs before you go ahead and purchase and install them. You can then come directly to us to install your winter tires, and take advantage of the opportunity to change any parts of your vehicle that may need it.
In winter, more than 30% of accidents occur on wet ground. Moreover, you are 5 times more likely to have an accident on a snowy road than on a dry one, and 10 times more likely on an icy road. This is why tires adapted to the specific climatic conditions of winter are necessary to avoid accidents, but also to gain in driving comfort.
Winter tires are particularly recommended below 7°C, because unlike summer tires, the rubber of winter tires remains supple at this temperature thanks to a specific composition including a rubber mixture.
Equipping winter tires therefore has many uses in the event of low temperatures: optimizing grip, reducing braking distances, but also offering better traction on ice and snow. Finally, winter tires will allow brake assist technologies and traction control systems to work optimally in winter.
First, make sure that the tires you choose have the basic characteristics of winter tires: many sipes, many deeper grooves than summer tires, wide grooves, and a directional “V” pattern. These features help reduce the risk of aquaplaning and ensure proper snow and ice evacuation.
All you have to do is choose the right tires for your SUV, paying particular attention to the width of the tires (in mm), the height of the sidewall and the inside diameter of the tire (in inches).
Changing your tires is an operation that must be anticipated. We recommend that you make an appointment with our expert technicians at the beginning of November to install your winter tires, as it is common for the temperature to drop below 7°C at that time.
Also, remember to change your tires if they are worn out, as worn tires will not have as much grip as new ones. The same is true if you’re going on vacation, especially with a model such as the Ford Escape or Ford Bronco SUV, and even more so if you’re planning to travel long distances.
