Living in Montana and nearby states, you know the importance of having good tires on your vehicle during the winter months. After all, the last thing you want is to slide off the road into a ditch when you’re driving. Safety should be everyone’s number one priority behind the wheel, and a good set of tires is key to staying safe. You need reliable traction from your tires during snowy, icy months.
The main differences between snow tires (also called winter tires) and all-season tires are their tread pattern and rubber material. Winter tires have a more aggressive tread pattern. Their rubber compound makeup is made of softer, more pliable material than all-season tires. So while all-season tires harden more in winter weather, snow tires stay softer. This allows them to have a stronger grip on the road, even during frigid winter months here in Montana.
According to Popular Mechanics, drivers in Yellowstone County and around Montana should have winter tires. The magazine tested snow tires against all-season tires and found that snow tires outperformed all-seasons significantly.
We often hear from customers that they aren’t sure if they can afford snow tires. Having two sets of tires (snow tires and regular season tires) sounds expensive. But the market for tires has changed over the past years, and now there are a variety of snow tires available. We love helping our customers find tires that keep them safe while staying in their budget.
As Popular Mechanics put it, “Keep in mind that having two sets of tires isn't doubling the expense, it's halving the wear. You'll have twice the number of tires but buy new ones half as often.”
If you’re thinking about getting snow tires for this winter, give us a call or stop in to ask about pricing. Our team is waiting and ready to help you! Our Frontage Road location can be reached at (406) 294-8473 and our Central Avenue location can be reached at (406) 259-8335.
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