Winter Tyres

Why bother?

There are plenty of reasons to consider buying winter tyres:

• It’s the law: to use winter tyres in some colder European countries.
• The colder, the more effective: made from specially formulated tread rubber, winter tyres make it easier for you to control your car on icy and snowy roads.
• Strong traction: winter tyres have wide tread blocks and extra cuts in the tread called ‘sipes’ that give the tyre extra bite to grip winter roads, hills and sharp corners, and get rid of build-ups of snow.
• Confidence and control: most drivers find that winter tyres give them that extra security when they’re driving in challenging winter conditions.
• Cost effective: Summer tyres wear out quicker than winter tyres in cold temperatures.

Summer Tyres

Summer tyres handle and grip well on dry and wet roads, and work best above 7°C.

Reasons to choose summer tyres:

• Summer tyres: are specifically designed for an optimal performance in summer conditions.
• Responsiveness: they’ll make steering quick and accurate – especially during hard cornering.
• Handling: with their softer rubber compounds they help you tackle twists, turns and other obstacles.
• If you own winter tyres: if you already have a set of winter tyres for colder months, consider summer tyres for the warmer months.
• Temperature: if your country’s winters tend to be mild with temperatures remaining above 7°C.

All-season tyres

If you get light snowfall and temperatures that rarely drop below freezing in winter, then you might want to consider all-season tyres

Debica all-season tyres meet high standards for performance in winter conditions and bear the same ‘M+S‘ and ‘Snowflake’ designations as winter tyres. This means you can use them in countries where winter tyres are required by law.

Choose all-season tyres if:

• You have milder winters: if the temperature where you live doesn’t drop below -5 °C (if it does, you should buy winter tyres)
• One set only: if you want to use the same set of tyres year round
• Space constraints: if you’re unable to store and fit a second set of tyres
• For the best performance in winter conditions, we recommend fitting a set of dedicated winter tyres.