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Safety · Expert tip

Winter tires below 7 °C

Summer rubber hardens below ~7 °C and loses grip.

✔ Recognized by experts

The expert tip

  • Below ~7 °C, summer tires lose grip
  • Winter tires are the single best cold-weather upgrade
  • Check tread depth — under 3 mm, grip falls sharply
Source: Tire manufacturers
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