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Vilnius Tech associate professor V. Žuraulis assures that choosing tires among their abundance can be really difficult, but depending on the interlocutor, in each case, the markings on the tires, which signify different properties, can help you decide.
“Drivers can choose from a variety of tire categories, which are often, but not always, reflected in their price. All new tires sold in the EU have mandatory labeling of three characteristics (fuel, energy consumption, wet braking performance and noise performance), which can help navigate the wide range of tires.
The choice would also be useful if you knew the driving conditions and modes, whether you have to drive on less suburban roads, frequent ice-covered gravel roads, or only on urban, suburban and highway roads, or on motorways, even on abroad (such as southern and western Europe). According to this, it is possible to choose tires for a softer or standard (called European) winter rubber compound for the winter, ”said the associate professor.
An important indicator is the price of the tires.
Although some drivers are considering buying cheaper or retreaded tires, V. Žaraulis says that choice will not necessarily be the correct one. According to the associate professor, it is worth looking at the products offered by other manufacturers, related to the brands of famous brands.
“An important indicator when choosing tires is, of course, their price. And here, the logic should not be followed that only tires of the most expensive segment will allow a smooth ride on any road. When choosing tires, you can compare your choice with market leaders, find out the results of benchmark tests published on the Internet, and consult sales consultants.
Cheaper or retreaded tires are not the best option, as at least one or more gauges will be significantly lower for high-end or even medium-end tires, and if not, there is a greater risk that much cheaper tires purchased will last. much longer or cause inconvenience on the road. with structural defects, less resistance to contact with road obstacles and the like.
The current tire choice allows for the purchase of related tires from top tier manufacturers, who often take on the latest production technologies from market leaders, who renewed their product range again a season ago, often with only minor improvements. These products related to market leaders tend to be more affordable and of relatively good quality and reliability, ”said V. Žaraulis.
Universal tires are not the answer
The interlocutor, referring to the label “M + S”, which stands for category of versatility, assures that drivers should not feel completely safe when using such tires. According to V. Žaraulis, in the event of an extremely snowy winter season or a hot summer, the grip of such tires will not be adequate.
“It would only justify the use of universal tires in cases where the driver can afford to plan his trip in advance and adapt to the weather conditions. In other words, if a driver can refuse to drive when the weather forecast predicts riskier weather conditions and chooses an alternative mode of travel. However, these cases are understood to be more exceptional and for most drivers, the car should be a means of transportation whenever necessary. The universal tire cannot guarantee reliable grip both with the palette of typical road surfaces of winter conditions and with the “surprises” of transitional seasons or the heat of summer.
Even the use of both winter and summer tires in a given season cannot fully guarantee this because unfortunately all kinds of unexpected and extreme situations occur on the roads. Therefore, we must not risk our safety and the safety of others and choose the right tires for our climatic conditions, and leave the universal ones only for those who rarely drive and can adapt their travel plans to the weather conditions, “he says the associate professor.
Warn drivers
Speaking about traffic safety during the winter season, V. Žaraulis emphasizes what drivers should pay more attention to to avoid accidents in the future.
“The cool weather and the rapid decline in daylight hours should mean for drivers that it is time to change their driving style, monitor the air temperature more closely to assess the possible state of road grip and monitor more than close the traffic environment, as the weather is often rainy, cloudy, foggy and pedestrians, cyclists or other cars are seen much later. A lower driving speed, attention and enough time to travel will always contribute to safer driving.
Returning to the topic of tires, changing not in the last days before the requirements take effect, but a week or two before, will not only avoid queues and interruptions in service, but will also reduce the probability of unpleasant surprises in the case of the first frosts, snow or early snowfall.
It is important not to forget
The news portal tv3.lt recalls that as of November 10. Until March 31st. It is forbidden to operate motor vehicles with summer tires. It is true that the reservations apply to mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles, quads of all kinds, trailers.
It should be noted that the use of motorcycles, tricycles, mopeds and all types of quadricycles with summer tires is prohibited in December-February, as well as in March-November if the road on which you are driving is snowy or icy.
Also, as of April 10. until October 31. The use of vehicles with studded tires is prohibited, but the use of studded tires may be extended if the winter season is extended.
Minimum tread depth for passenger car tires as of November 10. Until March 31st. it should be 3 millimeters. The tread depth of new winter tires should be 8 to 9.5 millimeters.
Inscriptions or symbols on the sidewall will help ensure that the tires are suitable for use during the winter season; In winter, the car can be driven on tires marked with “All seasons”, “M + S” or the symbol of a snowflake.
According to the Code of Administrative Offenses, driving vehicles whose tires do not meet the technical or tire use requirements established carries a fine of between 30 and 40 euros for drivers.
As of November 1. Motorways and expressways must circulate at a maximum speed of 110 km / h.
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