Truck Snow Tires

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In special environmental condition like the freezing cold and snow, normal all season tires cannot work properly but the special truck snow tires are dedicated to perform efficiently in such situations. They are different from all season tires and made in such way so that they can withstand the chilling frost and ride through snow covered roads. Studies have shown that cars with snow tires, riding on snow at 15 miles/hour stopped when brake was drawn, much faster and at shorter distance than same cars without snow tires. This safety on snow-covered road is ensured only by snow tires.

The special rubber compound used to make the tread of the snow tire is softer than normal tires. They can withstand great winter climates but wear quickly in warm climate. The tread design of these tires is such that they provide better grip and handling of the brake not to slip on ice and snowy roads. The tread of small light weight trucks bear sipes, which are fine void spaces in the lugs and contribute to better grip on ice. The tread of the truck snow tires often bear rubber or metal studs that confer in gripping and increase friction thus preventing slipping and controlling brake during a drive. However sipes and studs (metal studs) are not recommended for heavy duty trucks as they produce more damage to the road. 

You should start using the truck snow tires exactly when the temperature goes below ten degree centigrade and must not forget to remove them when temperature rises. This will prevent the winter tires from wearing due to summer heat. Winter tires should be stored in separate storage bags in cool dry places, e.g. in the basement or garage and stacked over one another.

While buying a winter tire you should notice two important features, the pressure rating and the speed rating. The pressure capacity and specifications must be maintained because in cold weather, tire pressure decreases and under inflation will cause damage to the tread. Snow tires come with Q speed rating, lower than normal tires because there is every chance of slipping if one drives in high speed in snowy roads like normal trucks. Besides, the width of truck snow tires is narrower than normal tires.

Snow tires bear special symbols for their targeted purpose. If a tire does not bear any such logo, its performance is not guaranteed. Most good quality truck snow tires bear a 'mud and snow' pictograph or 'M&S' (M = mud, S = snow) designation or the words 'mud and snow' to indicate that they are specially developed for use in such conditions. Some companies use 'mountain/ snow flake' symbol for such tires. Bridgestone, Michelin, Goodyear, Pirelli, Dunlop, Continental, General etc. are some famous brands which produce various types of snow tires.