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The Myth of the All-Season Tire.

Authors :
Wojdyla, Ben
Source :
Popular Mechanics. Dec2011, Vol. 188 Issue 12, p115-117. 3p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article focuses on the study conducted by the journal for comparing the efficiency of all-season tires with tires made for driving on snow. The study was conducted in Minnesota and various measures like braking, acceleration, and climbing were analyzed. It shows lack traction in all-season tires as compared with dedicated snow tires. Also offered are guidelines for selecting winter tires.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00324558
Volume :
188
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Popular Mechanics
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
71114114