There are three main differences between standard tyres and winter tyres:

• Tread compound – At 7 degrees and below the tread compound in standard tyres begins to harden and loses grip. Winter tyres however remain flexible and grip better even at low temperatures thanks to a high proportion of natural rubber. 


• Tread pattern – The tread pattern on a winter tyre is particularly effective on snow and slush. The snow is pressed into the wider grooves, thereby providing additional traction. 


• Sipes – High number of sipes create a multitude of biting edges that interlock with the wintry surface, thus guaranteeing reliable braking properties and impressive acceleration.  

Despite the common misconception that winter tyres are only for use in snow and ice, drivers benefit from using winter tyres below 7 degrees in any conditions, wet or dry.

One of the most important things you can do to improve your ŠKODA’s safety and performance during cold weather is to fit winter tyres, giving your ŠKODA a good grip on the winter roads.

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If you would like more information then please read our extensive guide to winter tyres.