Winter dossier

Winter tyres, AllSeason tyres are an alternative not to be underestimated

Four-season tyres are the link between traditional summer and pure winter tyres. They are gaining increasing popularity because they avoid having to have two sets of tyres and changing them twice a year. However, they are for many, but not for all.

by Massimo Mambretti

2' min read

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2' min read

Translated by AI
Versione italiana

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The period in which summer tyres go into hibernation can sometimes coincide with their natural end of life cycle and, moreover, if snow tyres are to be purchased, AllSeason tyres are a rational choice, especially for those who do not live in areas with extremely low temperatures, normally face limited mileage and only occasionally travel to alpine areas. In short, '4-season tyres' are suitable for many motorists because they avoid having two sets of tyres and their rotation at seasonal changes. In short, they limit expenses.

It is for these reasons that AllSeason tyres, also known as depowered winter tyres but with 3Pmsf approval, are becoming increasingly popular. That is, characterised by the logo in which the outline of a mountain encloses a snowflake next to the M+S marking. Research conducted by all the major tyre manufacturers shows that in much of Europe, AllSeason tyres are convincing more and more motorists and the fleet world, because they have a positive influence on rental rates.

Winter tyres, All Seasons must be chosen rationally

However, it is essential to choose correctly because while it is true that these tyres can be a winner in terms of convenience and practicality compared to two sets of tyres, it is also true that all manufacturers make it clear that these tyres are less specialised in the case of both winter and pure summer tyres. In fact, while guaranteeing valid safety parameters in all situations and at all temperatures, in prolonged use at high temperatures or when dealing with heavy snowfall in the bad season, they do not manage to offer the specific performance of normal tyres in summer and snow tyres in winter.

In fact, All Seasons are hybrid tyres that allow you to drive at -10° as well as at 30° because they combine the characteristics of summer and winter tyres, allowing you to drive safely in dry and wet conditions, in winter and summer, as well as on snow when 3Pmsf certified. It should, however, be borne in mind that when temperatures exceed 7°C, even the best All Seasons offer slightly longer braking distances, both in wet and dry conditions, than summer tyres.

Winter tyres, All Seasons are available in many sizes

The evolution of allseason tyres, which appeared in 1977 but proliferated very slowly for at least a couple of decades, has accelerated dramatically since 2015. They quickly became part of the ranges of all the major manufacturers and, just as quickly, came in many variations on the theme. Today, the offer ranges from sizes ranging from 14" to 22", infects the world of SUVs in an incisive manner and, basically, each season offers evolutions of the species with structural characteristics optimised for use in both cold and hot seasons. In general, allseason tyres are sold at prices that match those of other tyre types.

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