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(Posted on Aug 19, 2018 at 08:12PM by Patrick Wensink)

Dear Patrick,

I like to plan ahead and get ready for bad weather before it happens. Iâ€™m debating buying a set of winter tires for my Nissan Armada, but Iâ€™m wondering whether or not they actually do anything useful?

-Glenn

Hi Glenn,

Great to hear from you. Itâ€™s always reassuring to know people are thinking about worst case scenarios out there. But if you really plan to stay safe once the weather gets colder you might want to consider a specialized set of wheels.

To be clear: These are not the same as snow treads, which have been studded to specifically handle the most difficult and slick conditions. Winter tires, on the other hand, are geared more toward everyday driving during the frigid time of year. They have been built to battle the extreme drops in temperature with ease.

Thatâ€™s because experts say they retain their suppleness and grip when the thermometer gets low. Its rubber is specially formulated to avoid drastic changes in shape and form during brutal cold. A traditional warm-weather set will shrink a little throughout these frosty months, thereby losing effectiveness on the highway.

Safe driving this year. Let me know if this answers your question.