Summer tires are great for warmer weather driving around Belmont. These tires have specialized rubber compounds and tread patterns to enhance traction and improve accelerating, braking, and cornering capabilities. They are also more durable than all-season tires and offer better traction on wet Berlin roads. However, at our dealership in Conway, we do not recommend driving with summer tires in winter weather below 45 degrees because the rubber cannot stay flexible in cold temperatures. Now that the weather is starting to warm up, it's time to swap your tires at our service center. We can equip your model with genuine Subaru parts too.
About Summer Tires
All tire types provide a basic level of performance in all weather conditions. However, summer tires perform their best in warm or hot weather conditions. All-season tires can perform in all weather conditions, but some trade-offs exist. For example, a tire that provides adequate grip in all weather conditions, including heat, rain, snow, and ice, will not be as effective as tires for driving in specific weather conditions.
The tread compound on summer tires typically grips Littleton roads better than other tire types, giving them superior traction in hot, dry conditions. However, the tread on summer tires can lose its grip in cold weather if temperatures dip below 45 degrees. Plus, summer tire tread patterns are not good for driving on snow or ice, preventing them from gripping a surface layer of snow or ice. As a result, you will need to move slowly, and it will take you longer to come to a stop. Conversely, they are uniquely designed to drive well in warm temperatures and on hot roads.
The Benefits of Using Summer Tires
Summer tires have the design and materials to deliver optimal performance in warm weather conditions. In addition, the focus on driving in warm weather produces specific performance advantages compared to other seasonal tire types, such as all-season and winter tires. Other benefits include the following:
- Fuel Efficiency – Summer tires can improve your Subaru vehicle's fuel efficiency because they use less energy and lower rolling resistance in warm-weather driving.
- Lower Hydroplaning Risk – The unique tread patterns reduce hydroplaning when the roads are wet. As a result, it helps to increase safe driving on wet roads and improve handling.
- Provides a Quiet Drive – Another advantage of summer tires is they are much quieter than other tires because of their unique tread patterns and rubber compounds.
- Wider Footprint – Summer tires are wider than other tires, so they have more contact with the road. A wider footprint improves handling and makes your Subaru model more stable on uneven terrain.
Using Summer Tires Year-Round
Using summer tires year-round may seem like the right thing to do, especially if you live in an area with mild weather. However, it is important not to leave summer tires on your Subaru car year-round. This can increase fuel consumption and tread wear as you drive around Bridgton in cold weather. Switching them out each season is better to save money on tires.
You do not need to get rid of your summer tires when you switch to all-season or winter tires. Stacking your summer tires inside a garage or other warm, dry place with good ventilation is the best way to store them. It is important to keep them out of the sun and away from any machinery that creates ozone, which can damage the rubber. If you do not have a basement or climate-controlled space in your home, a storage rack or other tire storage option can be an alternative. Please call our service center if you have questions about storing summer tires. We also might be able to store them for you.
Schedule Your Tire Appointment Online
The technicians at our service center near Naples are ready to put a new set of summer tires on your Subaru model. Contact our service center to schedule an appointment so we can replace your current tires with summer tires. Use our convenient online form or give us a call. We look forward to seeing you at Profile Subaru, serving the Maine area soon.
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