Winter tyres – a good idea for the safety of better
grip
Check all tyres for condition, pressure and
tread depth. At least 3mm of tread is recommended for
winter motoring and certainly no less than 2mm.
Don't reduce tyre pressures to get more grip - it
doesn't work but does reduce stability.
Check you have a jack and wheel brace, that they
work and that you know how to change a wheel if
necessary.
It's rare to need snow chains unless you live in
an isolated area hit with heavy snow and where the roads
are not cleared. They must be removed to drive on a
metalled road without a reasonable covering of snow.
Buy snow chains from a specialist supplier to
ensure that they're right for your vehicle and practice
fitting them in good, dry conditions.
Consider changing to winter tyres - these have a
higher silicone content in the tread which prevents it
hardening at lower temperatures and gives better grip in
cold, wet conditions as a result. |
