The all weather tires, also known as "AllSeason” they are having a greater demand. Why? Because their performance in adverse weather conditions They are very satisfactory, while they have improved considerably with the last generations in their operation and durability in summer.
According to a recent study called "Consumer Behavior Monitoring" and carried out by the GfK institute on customers in the pre-purchase phase, 92% of drivers believed they were equipped with tires all the time. That is why information and advice is of great importance.
As Michelin claims, the The use of all-weather tires allows us to drive safely throughout the year.. These products, unlike summer and winter tyres, use specific rubber compounds to guarantee good performance both in hot areas and in adverse climates. Of course, the tread is also carefully designed.
Thus, we have an advantage for drive calmly when winter comes and heavy rain, snowfall and icy days appear. All Weather maintain performance in low temperature conditions and obtain good traction in low grip situations.
The main and advantages of All Season or All Time tires, which differ by the M+S marking and 3PMSF pictogram (three-peaked mountain with a snowflake inside) are:
- They maintain performance in low temperature conditions (below 7 degrees).
- Better traction and grip on slippery surfaces.
- Important! They are a legal alternative to using chains.
- More security, more comfort and greater mobility than chains, which are complicated to assemble.
- They can be used all year round without the need to replace them when the winter season ends.
All weather or winter tires?
Michelin's recommendation for users who regularly drive in regions where winters are mild and snowfall occurs occasionally, as is the case in most of north-central Spain, is to use All Weather tyres. To do this, they have the range Michelin Cross Climate, with the CrossClimate 2, CrossClimate SUV 2 and CrossClimate Camping models, focused on vans and motorhomes.
On the other hand, for drivers who frequently face extreme winter conditions, with a lot of snow or ice, the ideal is to resort to specific winter tires and alternate their use with summer tires, depending on the season. The range of winter wheels from the French manufacturer is Michelin Alpine.
Source - Michelin