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Here in the suburbs of Chicago, we know that winters can be beautiful but brutal. We certainly receive all four seasons, and driving here demands a special skill set, and sometimes even special accessories for your vehicle, like snow tires. Also known as winter tires, snow tires are tailored to the snowy season, and they’re essential in our corner of the country.
Snow tires could be used all winter long, even if it isn’t snowing—so long as it’s cold. If you’ve recently moved from a sunnier climate and are new to driving in the snow, it’s important you get your snow tires before the winter season hits. Our team would love to be the first ones to equip your vehicle with snow tires and inform you about these important components.
If you’ve always lived in areas with snow, it might be time to replace your snow tires since they don’t last forever. We here at Romeoville Toyota have a tire shop staffed with experts ready to help you pick out the ideal snow tires for your vehicle and install them on your behalf.
We regularly welcome customers who have questions about snow tires, from which sets are right for their vehicle and when they should install them to how they can take care of them and how to store them properly during the warm season. We take a lot of pride in educating our customers on snow tires because we want to help them be safe on the road.
When Romeoville drivers have the right tires on for winter, the roads are safer for everyone. Don’t hesitate to ask our team any questions you have about snow tires; we are here to help and set you up with tires that'll get you through our heavy days of powder. Don’t fret if the snow plow has been skipping your street some days; with the right snow tires, you can still get through the cold half of the year with confidence.
Many people don’t give a second thought to the tires that roll beneath their vehicle; it's simply the rubber that meets the road, and so long as they’re not flat, they're easy to overlook. So we understand that many people don’t know much about the more specialized snow tires, and that’s why we’re here to tell you all there is to know about them.
Snow tires have a few defining features, one of which is their rubber. Snow tires are composed of rubber that’s designed to stay flexible in freezing temperatures. All-season—or summer tires, alternatively—stiffen up when temperatures drop, which impacts their traction. The special rubber in snow tires will remain “grippy” when it’s cold out, so you get the traction you need; that’s why it’s so important to put them on as soon as it gets cold out.
You will recognize snow tires by their deep treads and their extra sipes. Sipes are the tiny slits you see in a tire, and they work to break up ice, so they greatly improve safety on slippery roads. If you’ve ever listened to a vehicle with snow tires pass over an icy road, you could probably hear the sipes breaking up the ice. The deep treads in the rubber work in concert with the sipes to channel water and slush away from beneath your tires—this way, your rubber can continue to make contact with the road for optimal traction, and you won’t hydroplane.
The best time to install your snow tires is actually well before the snow hits. When temperatures start to drop, and you feel that chill in the air, put on your snow tires ASAP. Waiting too long can put your all-season tires at risk of freezing and cracking. It can also put you at risk of being on the roads without the traction you need to stay safe.
Drivers often ask us if they need to put snow tires on all four wheels. The simple answer is yes because putting them on just the front or just the back puts you at risk of losing control when steering, not having the traction you need, struggling with cornering, and other dangerous issues. We always encourage customers to get four snow tires.
When you’re ready to hang your snow tires up for the season, be sure to store them in a cool, dark place. Heat and sun exposure can cause your snow tires to wear down quickly. On that note, when temperatures begin to rise again, switch back to your all-season tires; snow tires will wear down quickly when driven outside of the winter season.
If you take good care of your tires, they should last you four to six winter seasons. And if you’re wondering when it’s time to replace your snow tires, check the tread; when it’s at 5/32 inches or lower, it’s time to get new snow tires. One of our experts would also gladly perform this test for you.
At Romeoville Toyota, we want to make it easy and affordable for our customers to drive safely and have access to all the components they need. That’s why we have a dedicated tire shop stocked with the ideal tires for our region and staffed by the most knowledgeable tire experts, ready to help you select and install your winter tires.
We regularly run tire specials, so be sure to ask what deals we may currently have on snow tires. When you are ready to get your snow tires, one of our technicians will be happy to install them for you. We make it easy to make an appointment on your schedule and will always handle your servicing in a timely manner. We want to see you get back on the road—and back to your life—on the right tires for the season.
Our tire experts will always communicate clearly with you about what they do and give you informed recommendations on how to care for your tires. We hope you continue to come back to us when you’re ready for new snow tires or other parts and services.
We take a holistic approach to customer service here at Romeoville Toyota, and that’s why we don’t want our relationship to end with you once you've purchased a car from us. We want to help you take the best care of that vehicle and even educate you on how to maintain your vehicle thereafter.
Driving on the proper tires for the season matters, especially when you live somewhere that gets heavy snow, like our Great Lakes Region and Chicago in particular. Snow tires will help you get the traction you need on slippery roads and prevent accidents; we want to give you all the information you need to find the right snow tires, use them properly, and store them correctly.
When you live somewhere with serious winters, you need to know the differences between tires, and you'll want snow tires when that first powder starts to fall. Come by Romeoville Toyota for expert recommendations and assistance with your new snow tires.
