Questions and answers

• I live in the city and during the winter I drive only around the plain, do I need Winter tires?
  When the temperature falls below 46 degrees Fahrenheit, which is normally during the period of late September through early April, Winter tires have greater grip than summer tires. During the colder months, a summer tire can harden, reducing grip, traction, and therefore, braking.
  
• Aren’t Winter tires expensive? Why should I buy them?
  Purchasing Pirelli Winter tires ensures a level of safety and peace of mind that only Pirelli can offer. You will now have a set of tires specifically designed to manage the rigors of winter driving as well as a set of summer tires that can be perfectly maintained during the winter months and re-mounted on your vehicle when temperatures rise, simultaneously preserving safety.
  
• But if it's true that Winter tires give a such better performance than summer tires, why can't leave them mounted all year long?
  Winter tires are developed to ensure the best performance in temperatures below 46 degrees Fahrenheit. The softer composition of Pirelli’s Winter tire allows for increased grip when temperatures fall, where the summer tire’s composition becomes more rigid. The Winter tire is best utilized during colder weather to take advantage of its soft compounds, but the summer months can accelerate its wear resulting in decreases in performance.
  
• Can Winter tires be used only on snow?
  No. Winter tires are developed to actively react to both wet and dry conditions during the colder months. Pirelli’s Winter tires offer greater adherence to the road thanks to a tread pattern that remarkably reduces hydroplaning, and has excellent dry pavement grip in colder weather due to advanced tire compounds.
  
• Can I mount only two snow tires on the driving wheels and keep the summer tires on the others?
  No, Pirelli recommends mounting 4 tires of the same brand, type and size.
  
• If I mount Winter tires am I forced to drastically reduce my speed as if I am driving on chains?
  No. Some Winter tires are speed rated to a "W" speed rating, which is approved for speeds up to 167 miles per hour. The use of snow chains drastically reduces your safe operating speed, and in many places there are restrictions to enhance safety when chains are in use. Please drive responsibly and within the limits the law allows.
  
• If I keep my summer tires mounted during fall and winter do I have less control of my vehicle?
  Yes. Summer tires are manufactured to perform optimally during times when temperatures exceed 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Conversely, Winter tires provide greater safety and control in cold weather.