Tyre use in winter time

• It is essential that in winter time tyres are suitable winter use, which means that the tread pattern is enough deep and open with siping and also having right kind of rubber compound.
• Climate warming means more changes in weather conditions. The temperature varies more near to zero degree which is the most demanding for the tyre grip. Also amount of snow might be more at one time.

Steer axle tyres

 – On steer axles typically so called All-Season tyres with M+S marking are used on main road operations.
– Also Winter Steer tyres are used typically if there is driving on roads with less maintenance. These tyres are fitted in autumn time. Typically tyres are used the year around.
– Not recommended to use retreaded tyres on steer axle. Only on local driving retreads are used.

Drive axle tyres

– Typically the best tyres are put on drive axle use because poor tyres spin easily on slippery surfaces
– Mainly winter tyres or All-Season with M+S marking are used
– Tyres are fitted on autumn time and can be used year aroud.
– Retreaded tyres are very typical choice on drive axle

Trailer tyres

– On trailers various kind of tyres are used, both new and retreaded
– Normally tyres are changed by axles when fully worn
– Problem is the different wear rate on different axles
– Several accidents because of the loose of the grip (main reason situational speed)