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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A brand new winter season means its time to place in your snow tires or purchase new ones, however with so many choices, which kind are greatest for you?
At Gills Level S Tire and Auto in Bend, you may discover all-season tires, studded tires, winter tires and even hybrid tires.
Paul Macy, the service supervisor at Level S in Bend, informed NewsChannel 21 on Thursday the most suitable choice is a studded tire.
“Nothing offers you traction on ice like a studded tire,” Macy stated. “Not even the perfect winter tire with no studs.”
Macy stated an all-season tire is nice for the winter, however to actually give your self an opportunity on icy roads, you may want a hybrid tire a minimum of.
“An all-season tire will not be an all-season tire right here,” Macy informed NewsChannel 21. “An all-season tire is for locations like Florida or California.”
Macy informed NewsChannel 21 if you happen to’re driving as much as Mt. Bachelor usually throughout this winter you may need a studded tire. However, if you happen to’re extra of an off-the-cuff driver he says you may be advantageous with a devoted winter tire.
For those who resolve to not go together with a studded or winter tire, Macy stated you may go together with a hybrid tire that you’ll not must tackle and off through the winter.
“In the previous few years, developments have been made in expertise the place you may get a tire that’s a very good winter tire that stays on the automobile all 12 months spherical,” Macy stated.
