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Are Blizzaks still the best?

In Tire Rack’s Winter Tires study, the Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 scored best for braking abilities in dry and wet winter driving conditions. On both surfaces, this Bridgestone model stopped a full three to four feet earlier than the second-place model.

Are blizzaks better than studs?

Unsurprisingly, the studded tires clobber the Blizzaks. Stopping from 30 on sheet ice takes an average of 182 feet with the Blizzaks, compared to only 92 feet on the ice-racing tires. A performance car on dry pavement, Fenske points out, can stop from 30 mph in about 30 feet.

How long do winter tires last on average?

Whether you own premium or lower-budget tires, most should last five or six seasons. However, that can change depending on your driving and tire maintenance practices.

How many miles can you get on a Bridgestone tire?

The average warranty that comes with new Bridgestone tires is 50,000 miles. However, some of its all-season and touring models come with longer 65,000-mile tread life warranties.

How many miles should snow tires last?

That number, according to the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, is approximately 13,500 miles per year. That means if you drive 4 months on winter tires you’d put 4500 miles on them. Extrapolated out, that means you’d need 8.9 winter seasons to put 40,000 miles on them.

How many miles is average to put on Bridgestone tires before replacing?

Your tires should last 50,000 to 60,000 miles on average. But that really depends on the manufacturer. Some manufacturers build their tires to last up to 80,000 miles, while some design their tires to last as little as 30,000 miles.

Is Bridgestone better than Michelin?

Bridgestone and Michelin tires are the best of the best, and both are at the top regarding performance. The only noticeable difference between Michelin and Bridgestone cars is their performance on dry roads. Michelin tires are much more responsive and can give drivers sleeker handling when traversing dryer areas.

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What happens if you drive over 50 miles an hour with a replacement tire?

You should not drive over 50 mph and no more than 50 miles with a donut-type spare tire. Driving for long distances on a spare tire can potentially cause damage to other car parts, including the transmission.

Is a 10 year old spare tire still good?

“Unless specified, you should get a new spare tire at 10 years to ensure it is safe to use,” says Ryan Pszczolkowski, CR’s tire program manager. “You should inspect your spare tire periodically to look for any cracking or dry rot.” This task can be done when you’re checking the tire pressure.

At what 30 seconds should a tire be replaced?

“At four-thirty-seconds of an inch, we have the conversation with the customers about replacing their tires. Four-thirty-seconds is the lowest yellow measurement on the tread depth chart, meaning it’s about to be in the unsafe zone. At this point, you lose most snow traction and have very poor wet traction.

How fast can you drive with snow chains?

The speed limit when chains are required is 25 or 30 miles an hour. When you put on chains, wait until you can pull completely off the roadway to the right. Do not stop in a traffic lane where you will endanger yourself and block traffic.

Is it OK to leave snow chains on overnight?

While ideally you should take them off whenever you are not using them, keeping them on overnight especially if the parking area still has ice/snow in the morning is fine.

Do snow chains ruin tires?

Snow chains can damage your tires if they’re not installed improperly. They can also cause some damage if they contact the road. Make sure that your snow chains are installed correctly. Only use them on roads that have a layer of ice or snow.