Posted on 4/1/2019
Winter is officially over and we are beginning to see signs of Spring. The sun is shining in the sky, the grass is starting to show, and soon the flowers will be flourishing. We are beginning to put away our winter coats and break out our lighter sweaters, but what about your vehicles? This is what we at Walker Automotive like to call the swap-over season, as it is time to swap out those snow tires for some more appropriate all-season tires. What should you know about swap-over season? Here are a few critical facts: Winter tires are specifically designed for winter, as the name suggests. They provide for extra grip on those snowy and ice surfaces, along with freezing temperatures. Even though winter tires are exceptionally safe for that climate, they aren’t the best choice for Spring driving. Winter tires will also wear much quicker on springtime roads cleared of snow. When should the swap-over take place? A guideline to go by is when the temperatures are consistent ... read more