One of the biggest questions customers have when asking about tires is:"what's the difference?"
Summer Tires: Fuel-efficient for highway driving. Better for dry or somewhat wet conditions. More for sporty/high performance driving.
Low-Profile Tires: Made for better handling and performance. Tires are for smaller, more fuel-efficient cars. Better suited for even, flat terrain.
High Performance Tires(Track & Competition): For very fast handling and performance. Designed for fast corners and higher speeds. Better suited for race tracks with even, flat terrain.
Snow Tires: For gripping wet or icy terrain during low road temperatures. Snow tires are for cold weather only; winter tires.
Studded Snow Tires: Made for gripping wet or icy terrain during low road temperatures, just like snow tires, only these have metal studs embedded in the tread. However, these tires are only legal in some states, during winter driving. Check your local laws to be sure.
All Season Tires: These tires are for year-round handling in all seasons. Designed for everyday driving that does not involve going off-road or in extreme winter conditions.
All-Terrain Tires: Designed for trucks and SUVs for many types of road surfaces, including snowy conditions. Better suited for driving conditions where noise is not a concern and that are not extremely muddy.
Mud Tires: Truck tires. Suited for off-road and muddy conditions and heavy snow. Not fuel-efficient and a bit noisy.
Spare Tire: Not to be used for prolonged periods of time, up to 50 miles. Designed for dry pavement and where speeds do not exceed 50 mph.
Trailer Tires: For trailers only. See tire ratings depending on payload.
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