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Whatever the reason for the increasing frequency of extreme weather conditions at different times of the year, it means car drivers need to think about how to cope with everything from flood-level rain to thick ice and snow. New or used cars for sale bought from an online classifieds network such as motors.co.uk or by any other means will most likely be fitted with all season tyres, which will be fine as long as you are not driving in extreme weather, but you will need to consider the various options available for coping with more severe conditions.

Performance or Summer Tyres

There are a number of different tyres that are classified as ‘summer’ tyres – however most car drivers will be using those which suit driving on hard roads in city areas. These tyres are made withstand heat and to enable drivers to brake sharply at high speeds.

Mud Tyres

These are considerably larger and thicker than most other types and are more often fitted to vehicles such as a 4×4. They feature very wide, thick tread patterns – often in the shape of paddles as opposed to the usual block pattern. They are suited purely for getting a vehicle through thick, wet mud in rural areas, but are not at all suited to road driving.

Wet Weather Tyres

These are designed to cope with slippery, wet roads and are made with softer compound rubbers to enable them warm up more quickly. They also frequently feature additional slits cut into the grooves of the treads to improve the level of water absorption and expulsion.

Winter or Snow Tyres

Intended to cope with thick, hard ice and snow on the roads, they are made of specialised compound rubbers and have wider treads to improve the grip and traction of your wheels on icy roads.

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