snow tires
Cold-weather rubber
Snow tires are vehicle tires designed for traction on snow and ice.
They have deeper treads and softer rubber compounds that stay flexible in cold temperatures.
Many regions require them during winter months: Time to put the snow tires on before the first storm.
Also called winter tires.
Secure manual hold
- adhesionState of clinging fast
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- studsStructural wall timbers
- chainsLinked metal restraints
traction control · anti-lock brakes · slippery · cornering · braking distance · hydroplaning · acceleration · stability
Water's solid form
- slushPartly melted snow
- freezing rainPrecipitation forming ice on surfaces
- black iceInvisible frozen road surface
- cold weatherFrigid atmospheric conditions
subzero · frost · blizzard · flurries · icy roads · wet pavement · salt · sand
Surface that grips ground
- studdedDecorated with projecting pieces
- wheelRotating circular frame
- mountingSteadily increasing in degree
- valve stemTube controlling tire airflow
radial · ply · sidewall · bead · tubeless · alignment · balancing · all-season
Stopping harm before it happens
- controlAuthority to direct
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
- stopping distanceSpace required to halt
visibility · defensive driving · road hazards · insurance · peace of mind · confidence · protection · risk reduction
grip
Secure manual hold
- adhesionState of clinging fast
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- studsStructural wall timbers
chains · traction control · anti-lock brakes · slippery · cornering · braking distance · hydroplaning · acceleration · stability · handling
ice
Water's solid form
- slushPartly melted snow
- freezing rainPrecipitation forming ice on surfaces
- black iceInvisible frozen road surface
cold weather · subzero · frost · blizzard · flurries · icy roads · wet pavement · salt · sand · mountain pass
tread
Surface that grips ground
- studdedDecorated with projecting pieces
- wheelRotating circular frame
- mountingSteadily increasing in degree
valve stem · radial · ply · sidewall · bead · tubeless · alignment · balancing · all-season · changeover
accident prevention
Stopping harm before it happens
- controlAuthority to direct
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
stopping distance · visibility · defensive driving · road hazards · insurance · peace of mind · confidence · protection · risk reduction · maneuverability
- Winter Prepsalting, sanding, de-icing, gritting, plowing
- traction devicescrampons, ice cleats, microspikes
- winterice, cold, frozen, frost, icicle
- driving weathericy roads, wet roads, slippery roads, hydroplaning, black ice
- winterizingantifreeze, weather stripping, insulation, storm windows, caulking
- motorsportsracing, race, race tracks, Daytona 500, racing teams
tired, tire, snow, retire, snowy, tiring, retired, attire, retirement