For drivers who want versatile performance year-round, all-season tyres are a great option. All season tyres are essentially tyres that find a balance in performance under multiple road conditions that make them great choice drivers can rely on throughout the year.
How that balance is achieved can vary widely from specific models of tyres, but generally, all-season tyres tend to have a few characteristics in common. Generally, all-season tyres are made out of rubber composite compounds that are formulated to perform well under a wide range of weather and temperature conditions.
All-season tyres tend to have tread blocks in sizes and shapes that can offer biting edges for performance in light snow conditions as well as grip on wet and dry roads. All season tyres commonly feature some siping—narrow channels across the tread surface—that help increase traction on wet or icy roads. The unique tread patterns of all-season tyres typically provide a quiet and comfortable ride for cars, trucks, SUVs, and crossovers alike.
All-season tyres perform well in wet or dry conditions in warmer weather but are not intended to provide the sporty feel or highest grip associated with maximum handling performance. Additionally, all-season tyres are capable in winter weather but do not provide optimal performance when driving in more extreme conditions such as deep snow, freezing rain, and black ice. If you are looking for a tyre that excels in dry performance or provides extra grip during winter seasons you may prefer dedicated summer or winter tyres.
If you enjoy making sharp turns with precision and pushing your performance vehicle to the limits, summer tyres may be the right match for your vehicle needs. Summer tyres work best on high-performance vehicles and are designed to offer the most grip and agility in warmer weather. With optimized construction, rubber compounding, and more tread surface in contact with the road, the performance capabilities of summer tyres are generally focused around optimized offer better braking, cornering-handling, and a sporty feel control than most other tyres. Not only are these tyres ideal for dry conditions, but the unique tread patterns of Bridgestone summer tyres also help provide solid wet performance with enhanced water evacuation capabilities to help resist hydroplaning. However, summer tyres may not be as gas-friendly as many tyres, and they may not provide the grip you need in the ice or snow.
If you live in an area that sees icy, snowy winters, you should consider switching to Bridgestone Blizzak winter tyres for the winter driving season. When temperatures are below freezing and weather conditions can be unpredictable, our winter tyres are ready to perform because of special rubber compounds and deep tread grooves, slots and sipes that maintain rubber flexibility and help grip the road. High sipe density technology gives the tyre many biting edges to grip snow and ice, providing traction when it matters most. The multicell tread compound found in many Bridgestone Blizzak tyres makes the tyre porous like a sponge, capable of displacing the thin layer of surface water when driving on ice and also helps create impressive traction on snow-covered roads. If you live in a northern climate that regularly experiences tough, long winters, our Blizzak tyres can offer you the extra tyre bite you need for especially snowy, icy roads.
What Should I Look for in an All-Season Tyre?
When you’re shopping for all-season tyres, ask yourself what you value most in your tyre and driving experience. As soon as you identify what those needs are, you are able to focus your tyre search on finding tyres that match your criteria. Do you find yourself driving in wet conditions and value wet performance in your all-season tyre? An option like Bridgestone’s Potenza RE970 AS Pole Position with continuous centre rib and 3-D siping for impressive braking, traction, and handling response might be the best tyre for you. Need a tyre for your SUV or CUV vehicle that compliments the look of a luxury vehicle, helping to deliver fuel efficiency while offering year-round performance? Bridgestone’s Dueler HL Alenza Plus could be the tyre that achieves the right balance of styling and performance to satisfy your needs.
Why Choose an All Season Tyre?
Overall, what a person looks for in an all-season tyre can vary depending on what you value in your personal driving experience. An all-season tyre can give you an efficient and quality ride for the many weather conditions you may encounter in your everyday life. Bridgestone all-season tyres can help you confidently take on the open road and lead you to the journeys you have ahead.
Leave a Reply