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Winter driving can be tricky in Toledo, OH, and while your Acura comes equipped with plenty of traction optimizing features, nothing replaces the firm foundation provided by a reliable set of tires. While there's plenty of discussion about the merits of all-season versus winter tires, there's a clear leader when it comes to traction in the snow.
Benefits of Winter Tires
Plenty of drivers are familiar with the more aggressive tread pattern that characterizes winter tires and provides superior traction in the snow. What many may not realize is that winter tires are fundamentally different in their chemical composition. The rubber used for summer or all-season tires becomes increasingly stiff as temperatures drop. This leaves them unable to properly conform their shape to the road's surface in freezing temperatures, sacrificing their ability to grip the road properly in changing conditions.
Winter tires have a chemical formula that remains pliant in the cold, keeping them in optimal condition to handle frozen slush, cut through snowy ruts and provide grip on slippery road surfaces.
Ideally, you want to have your winter tires installed a few weeks before the bad weather starts. This will have you ready for the first snowfall and have you comfortable with the feel and handling of the more aggressive tread. It's important to regularly check the pressure on your winter tires, as temperature changes affect the tire's internal pressure. Your Acura owner's manual has a good guide of the correct tire size and ideal range of tire pressure for your particular model.
While you're having winter tires installed on your vehicle, it's a good time also to have the fluids topped up, the wiper blades inspected, and a test of your battery to ensure it's capable of handling the increased demands of the winter season.
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