Spring is in full swing with lots of sun and high temperatures. Can we finally fit the summer tires? AutoWeek gives advice on when and how best to do this.
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No more frozen windscreen or freezing cold steering wheel when you leave in the morning, spring also has many advantages for the motorist. The return of sunny days also means that the summer tires can go under again.
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There are no precise rules regarding the fitting of winter tires. They are not required in our country. They are often highly recommended and if you go on a winter sports trip, you often need them. Winter tires are especially good for driving on snow and ice and for optimal grip at low temperatures. But they are not suitable when the temperature rises.
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In general, the advice is to put your summer tires back on at the beginning of spring, when the temperature is regularly above 7 to 10 degrees. When in doubt, according to Autoweek, you can rely on the transition to summer time. This year it will take effect on the night of March 26 to 27. After this date, according to the car magazine, you can safely drive on summer tires.
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Tips when changing winter tires
– Check the summer tires for wear and have new tires fitted if they have too little profile. Look for new tires for deals in, for example, the AutoWeek Car Tire Price Comparator.
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– Are you still going on winter sports? Before changing your winter tires, check whether you still need them at your destination or on the way there.
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– Tip: when you store winter tires, check the profile. Then you can be sure that you can drive with good tires in the autumn.
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