Winter driving
Why to use Pirelli winter tyres
On wet roads or snow, but also on dry surfaces with low external temperatures, winter tyres guarantee increased safety compared to summer tyres because they are specially designed for low temperatures.
Summer tyres decrease their grip at low temperatures. Winter tyres, on the other hand, guarantee maximum grip thanks to their specific composition.
The particular winter tread pattern has a high drainage level in order to prevent risk of hydroplaning. Hydroplaning can occur on wet surfaces or in the presence of water holes. This is when vehicles “float” due to the tyres’ inability to expel the water.
When temperatures fall below 7°C, winter tyres reduce braking distance by 10% on wet surfaces and by 20% on snow compared with summer tyres.
Mounted at the beginning of the season, winter tyres make it possible to drive on dry and wet roads as well as snow, maintaining maximum control thanks to their innovative research technology. According to law, they must offer the same control in winter conditions as snow chains. However, snow chains take up a lot of space in your car and limit your maximum driving speed to 50 km/h, producing high levels of noise and drastically reducing comfort while driving.
At equivalent speeds, winter tyres offer higher performance in any conditions under 7°C. An increased grip guarantees a high level of traction, stability and braking efficiency which translates to excellent comfort while driving.
Winter tyres allow you to travel from autumn to spring without being held back by weather conditions.
