From October Until Easter, Winter Tires Are Announced
All-season tires are not everyday alternative every year in October, it is advisable to draw a set of winter tires on the car. According to a rule of thumb is to use these until Easter of the following year. An explicit obligation of winter tyres does not exist though. However, is prescribed according to the highway code to adjust the weather according to the tyres. Why the first snowfall should be not the signs of the shift and as insurance in case of an accident reacting with summer tires, explains the financial portal geld.de. A very frequently asked question concerns the optimal timing for the change of tyres. By no means the first snow should wait here.
The reason: Mostly there already in October the hoarfrost formation on the streets, which posed an increased risk of slipping with summer tires. The advantage of winter tires is the special tread compound, which are less quickly hardened when it gets colder. This ensures a better grip. Unsuitable tyres can have many unpleasant consequences. Da Road users may be on the road in winter only with suitable for car tires, a fine of 20 to 40 euro will be charged for failure to comply with. It will be really dramatic but only in case of an accident. As the benefits from a car insurance at a loss can be significantly reduced and percentage cut, if the wrong tyres is raised. More information: presse.html contact: Lisa Neumann University first media GmbH barefoot streets 12 04109 Leipzig Tel: + 49/341/49288-240 fax: + 49/341/49288-59