Is keeping your winter tires on your car a good idea for this summer?
At first glance, it sounds clever, right? Putting on a set of tires on all year-round and get rid of costly installation fees, looks appealing, doesn’t it? Well, on a long-term level, no savings are to be made here. Let's not forget about the impact on your vehicle too!
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Updated 20/04/2026
Your technical advisor
AT FIRST GLANCE, IT SOUNDS CLEVER, RIGHT
Putting on a set of tires on all year-round and get rid of costly installation fees, looks appealing, doesn’t it? Well, on a long-term level, no savings are to be made here. Let's not forget about the impact on your vehicle too!
HERE'S WHY!
Winter tires feature deeper tread patterns to provide an unmatched performance in colder weather and snowfalls. Over 7 degrees, this particular tread design is only going to wear out sooner and will turn too smooth to deal on dry or wet pavement.
FOCUS ON SAFETY
Your winter tire will start getting too flexible over the summer, meaning you won’t get the right handling and responsiveness as a summer or all-season tire would.
SIMPLE MATH EQUATION.
Faster wear = faster tire replacement!
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