Using snow tires in summer

[TinGoat]

Hi Rob,

You can, but make sure you get new winter tires, because after using them for summer diving they won't be any good for next winter.

Winter tires are made with a softer rubber that remains flexible in freezing weather; But that means the tread will wear out faster on hot pavement.

The treads are deeper too, so the ride isn't as smooth.

When the weather warms up, the softer rubber will affect your mileage. The mushy rubber will slow you down compare to the harder summer tire rubber.

It may also affect your stopping ability causing you to skid and possibly lose control at highway speed.