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Adapting to Weather Conditions: Summer or Winter Tires?

The weather and types of roads you may encounter while driving can vary greatly. That’s why BFGoodrich offers a range of tires with compounds and tread patterns designed for the type of road you’ll be driving on (for 4x4 tires) and the season in which you plan to use them. Choosing tires based on your needs is important for driving safely, but adjusting your driving to match the outside conditions is just as crucial.

Each Season Has Its Tire and Driving Style

Summer Tires

Even with the best tires, summer weather can be tricky. A sudden rain shower should make you adjust your driving.

The first thing to do is simply slow down. Driving on wet roads does not receive the same attention as driving on snow, even though it should. Wet roads present similar dangers: reduced grip, longer braking distances, and more.

Other tips:

  • Increase the safety distance between your vehicle and the one ahead.

  • Use dipped headlights and position lights.

  • Check tire wear and pressure to reduce the risk of hydroplaning and ensure safety during emergency braking.

Summer is also peak vacation time. To hit the road safely and confidently, follow these recommendations:

  • Check tire wear

This can be done using a tread depth gauge or by observing the tread wear indicators. The minimum tread depth should be 1.6 mm.

  • Check cold tire pressure

If you are taking the highway or carrying heavy loads, remember to adjust tire pressure according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, usually found in the vehicle manual or on the tire pressure label (often inside the fuel cap flap or on the driver’s door frame).
If the tires are hot during the check, add 0.3 bar to the recommended pressure.

  • Inspect the condition and pressure of your spare tire, if your vehicle has one.

Check fluid levels:

  • Engine oil

  • Coolant

  • Brake fluid

  • Windshield washer fluid

Check the condition and proper operation of:

  • Braking system

  • Lights, and adjust headlight height according to load

  • Windshield wipers

  • Air conditioning system


Winter Tires

ou don’t need to live at the North Pole to need winter tires. For a tire, winter begins below 7°C. Below this temperature, a summer tire performs worse than a winter tire. Equipping your vehicle with winter tires is therefore a matter of safety.

The rubber compound and tread design of winter tires are specifically engineered to provide better grip, improved traction, and safer braking on cold, wet, snowy, or icy roads.

Once your vehicle is equipped with four winter tires, it’s important to adopt an appropriate driving style:

  • Before setting off, make sure the engine is warmed up.

  • Avoid pressing the accelerator abruptly.

  • Reduce your speed.

  • Increase the safety distance with the vehicle in front.

  • Maintain a moderate speed and use a lower gear when driving downhill.

  • Brake and accelerate smoothly to avoid skidding or sliding.

  • Pay special attention when cornering and starting on a slope.

  • If your wheels lock and start to skid, release the brake pedal to regain grip, then slow down and brake gently.