Some easy things to help you choose your winter tires a few easy things to help you choose your winter tires
Run flat tires
To start, you should know that there are 2 tire categories: run flat tires and regular tires.Run flat tires have a more rigid side side than regular tires.They are therefore practical in the event of a puncture since you can continue to roll with the tire even if it lacks air, without any danger for the wheel itself.
On the other hand, if the tire bursts and tears, you must absolutely put the spare tire or have the vehicle towed since the wheel could be damaged.Repairing a puncture on this type of tire being more difficult to do, replacement of the tire is more often recommended.Also, driving can be a little harder with this type of tire and its cost is higher than the regular tire.
The regular tire
The regular tire for its part will have a much softer driving since its flank is less rigid.But you will not be able to go to a service point on this same tire without the help of a emergency tire in the event of a puncture.The tire could sag quickly and the wheel could be damaged following the cervation.
On the other hand, you are not necessarily obliged to replace the tire.Several types of repair exist such as patch or rope.In some cases, the 2 techniques can even be combined to relieve your problem.If the puncture is on the side of the tire, the replacement of the tire will however be inevitable.
Finally, it should be noted that there is the studded tire that is available, both on a run flat tire as a regular tire.It was designed to better join icy roads but it is nonetheless noisy on the asphalt.
In addition, the studded tire is prohibited in all underground garages, which complicates access to several public places.
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