United Tire and Service News

Pennsylvania roadways can get downright hard on your tires during the wintertime. You might have clear roads one day, snowy roads the next, and ice-covered roads the day after that. All that volatility in wintertime driving conditions takes a toll on your snow tires. It also makes many wonder: How long do snow tires last? They will last depending on your driving conditions and how often you perform routine maintenance on your tires to ensure optimal health of your vehicle. The certified technicians at United Tire can ensure your snow tires will last as long as possible with tire mounting, balancing and rotation service. In the meantime, here is a closer look at how tire service can help give you the longest life out of your snow tires.

 

When our technicians mount, balance and rotate your snow tires, they ensure you have great tread for dealing with winter driving conditions. The service ensures your tires are in good shape and have good tread life to do what your snow tires are designed to do – provide traction in snow, slush and on icy surfaces. Your snow tires last longer when you maintain them properly, and drive on normal road surfaces on wintertime temperatures. Snowy roads will put a little more wear and tear on your snow tires, but icy roads wear them out the most. Icy roads typically have uneven and rough surfaces that are akin to driving over pebbles or sandpaper. That wears down your snow tires much faster than snow-covered or clear roadways.

Snow tires give you additional protection against cold temperatures and snowy roadways. They are narrower than your standard all-season tires, and made with a softer compound to give you better traction in freezing temperatures. Snow tires also have special tread patterns designed to shed slush and water, and give you better traction in deep snow. The tires work great when the winter weather is consistently cold and outperform other types of tires. When spring arrives and the temperature regularly is over 42 degrees when you drive, it is time to change back to all-season tires. Those give you better performance in warmer weather, and work better in the rain. United Tire carries a great selection of top-brand tires to give you lots of options on pricing and quality, without sacrificing safety.

 

You can call our friendly staff and schedule your snow tire service as soon as today. United Tire has 13 independently owned tire shops in the greater Philadelphia area. We can get your car in and out, and ensure you have the best tires for another season of wintertime driving. We have a very comfortable waiting areas with free Wi-Fi, TV, snacks and beverages to keep you warm and happy while we get your car ready for winter.