Our team at American Tire & Automotive wants to help you get the best performance of your car, and one of the ways we do that is by offering high-quality tires. In our experience, most people are familiar with the need for winter tires, which are specialized to work in wet or icy conditions, but not everyone realizes that there are summer tires available as well.
In this article, we will go over a few key things you should know about summer tires.
- Soft Rubber – Compared to winter tires, summer tires are made of a softer rubber. This allows them to grip the road better during hot conditions, as the rubber gets sticky to increase adhesion.
- Rain Grooves – In many parts of the world, including much of the southern United States, the summer season is characterized by frequent rain. Our summer tires are designed to perform well in wet conditions, whether there is just a little water on the road or whether you have to drive through deep puddles. The tires feature deep rain grooves to shed water and ensure the tires can make contact with the road surface.
- All-Season vs. Summer Tires – Lastly, we want to compare summer tires to all-season tires. Summer tires are designed to work specifically in warm conditions, while all-season tires are designed to provide adequate performance in both winter and summer. If it never snows where you live, you don’t need all-season tires, as you are not experiencing all the seasons those tires are intended for.