With summer just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about switching out your winter tires for summer ones at Steve Lewis Subaru in Hadley, MA. Summer tires give you better performance in warm weather driving conditions. In this blog post, we'll discuss the benefits of summer tires and why you should get them for your vehicle.
Better Traction and Handling
Summer tires come from a softer rubber compound that provides more grip on dry roads in warm weather. The tread patterns effectively channel away water on wet roads. This design results in much better traction and handling than driving around with all-season or winter tires in summer conditions. With summer tires, you'll experience improved steering response, braking performance, and overall driving enjoyment.
Shorter Braking Distances
The supple rubber compound also allows summer tires to stop faster. Tests show that summer tires can decrease braking distances by several feet compared to all-season tires when braking from 50 mph. Shorter stopping distances can help prevent accidents in emergency situations. You'll have peace of mind knowing your car can stop safely and quickly with a set of high-quality summer tires.
Better Fuel Economy
The tread design of summer tires makes them roll with less resistance compared to winter or all-season tires. This versatility results in improved fuel economy for your Amherst adventures. You can expect to see a modest but measurable increase in MPG with a set of low-rolling resistance summer tires. Every bit of fuel savings counts when gas prices are high during the summer road trip season.
Our Recommendations for Your Vehicle
At Steve Lewis Subaru near Northampton, our tire experts can recommend the ideal summer tires for your Subaru model and driving needs. We carry top brands like Michelin, BFGoodrich, Goodyear, Bridgestone, and more. We'll help you find tires that fit your budget without compromising safety and performance. Please stop by our dealership near Springfield for a tire consultation.
We hope this overview has shown you the key benefits of installing summer tires on your car or SUV. They provide better grip, shorter braking distances, improved fuel economy, and a smoother ride in warm weather. Switch them out this spring at Steve Lewis Subaru near Belchertown and enjoy safer, more responsive handling all summer. We look forward to seeing you soon and getting your car road trip ready.
