Applicable Scenarios and Limitations of Snow Tires
Category: Industry News
Release Time: 2025-08-28
Summary: Road surface has snow accumulation, ice, or mud: Whether it's "soft fresh snow," "compacted snow layer," or "thin ice surface," the deep grooves and sipes of snow tires can effectively "bite into snow" and "break ice," shortening braking distance (for example: on icy and snowy roads at -15°C, at a speed of 60 km/h, the braking distance of snow tires is 30%-50% shorter than that of regular tires).
Applicable Scenarios and Limitations of Snow Tires
1. Applicable Scenarios (Situations Where Snow Tires Must Be Replaced)
When the ambient temperature remains below -10°C: At this time, the rubber of ordinary tires hardens, and the grip can no longer meet safety requirements;
When the road surface has snow accumulation, ice, or mud: Whether it is "soft fresh snow," "compacted snow," or "thin ice," the deep grooves and sipes of snow tires can effectively "bite into snow" and "break ice," shortening braking distance (for example: on icy snowy roads at -15°C, at a speed of 60 km/h, the braking distance of snow tires is 30%-50% shorter than ordinary tires);
Winter in high latitude/high altitude areas: such as regions in Northeast China, Northwest China, Inner Mongolia, etc., where snow and ice persist in winter, or mountain roads prone to icing in winter.
2. Limitations (Situations Where Snow Tires Are Not Suitable)
Normal dry roads (above 7°C): The soft rubber of snow tires wears faster at normal temperatures (lifespan may be reduced by 30%-50%), and the grip is actually worse than ordinary tires (soft rubber is prone to "slipping");
Winter dry roads without snow or ice: If winter is only cold but without ice or snow (such as parts of North China and southern regions in winter), the cost-effectiveness of switching to snow tires is low and it affects driving efficiency;
Long-term high-speed driving: Snow tires have slightly higher rolling resistance than ordinary tires, resulting in increased fuel consumption at high speeds (about 5%-10%), and sustained high temperatures may accelerate rubber aging.
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