WINTER TIRES
For tires, winter begins at 7°C.
Below this temperature, the rubber of a summer tire hardens and becomes less effective.
WHY HAVE WINTER TIRES FITTED?
2 OR 4 WINTER TIRES?
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For optimal safety, you are strongly advised to fit 4 winter tires. If you only fit 2 on the drive wheels, traction on start-up is fine, but grip is not balanced between the front and rear axle.
With the winter tires fitted on the front axle of a front-wheel drive, the vehicle may spin or skid in bends. With the tires fitted on the rear axle of a rear-wheel drive, the vehicle may fail to turn and go off the road in curves.
Important: Specific legislation exists in different countries as regards to winter tires.