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All season tyres can offer the best of both worlds for UK drivers, combining the qualities of summer and winter tyres in a tyre that is suitable to use all year round.

With winters in the UK typically being less severe than other European countries our climate often has more cold, wet weather than ice and snow. Many of our customers like the idea of fitting specialist winter tyres but don’t want the hassle or expense of having two sets of tyres for their vehicle; they want a tyre that’s going to keep them safe in all weathers and keep their car on the road if there’s snowfall and ice. This is where all season tyres come in.

All season tyres or ‘All weather’ tyres are often an ideal choice for drivers in the UK and are a practical solution for drivers wanting a tyre that will perform in any weather condition. Designed to be used all year round, all season tyres are manufactured with a unique compound and tread pattern which ensures they provide much better grip than a summer tyre in cold, wintery conditions. They are designed to cope with more moderate winter conditions than a typical winter tyre but have the benefit of being able to be used all year round.

Benefits of All Season Tyres:

• You can leave them on for 12 months of the year
• Designed to cope well with moderate winter conditions
• Able to perform in light to moderate snow and ice
• They perform better in winter than a summer tyre
• They perform better in summer than a winter tyre

So all season tyres can be viewed as a good all round tyre. Obviously there is always a trade off when designing a tyre to be ‘the best of both worlds’ and an all season tyre does have it’s limitations. Typically all season tyres will not perform as well as the best summer tyres during the warmer months and likewise they won’t perform as well as winter tyres during heavy snow and ice. All season tyres are however a great compromise for customers wanting the benefits of winter tyre technology whilst having the same set of tyres fitted all year round. They give UK drivers the peace of mind that their tyres can cope with the road conditions throughout the year.