Does Your Porsche Need Winter Tires?

While driving as powerful and high-performance a vehicle as a Porsche, it’s essential to keep your tires in optimal condition so as not to lose traction on the road. For many drivers, this includes visiting our team at Porsche West Broward to get winter tires when the cold weather begins. However, are snow tires really necessary in Broward County, Florida? Let’s take a detailed look at this question. Does Your Porsche Need Winter Tires?

Does Your Porsche Need Winter Tires?

You probably don’t need snow tires in Florida. It’s generally recommended to switch to snow tires when the average daily temperature falls below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, and as a local resident, you’re no doubt aware that this sort of extreme coldness is exceedingly rare in Florida. 

The closest our climate ever comes to this is during some nights in December and January. But even then, it rarely falls as far as 45 degrees. This means that Floridian drivers can safely use summer tires or all-season tires throughout most winters, provided they don’t intend any long drives into colder states.

Watch Out for Unexpected Cold Snaps

There have been times in the past when regions of our perpetually sunny state have seen truly cold weather. The most recent recorded cold snap brought a short period of snow, sleet, and freezing fog to the surprised residents of Jacksonville in 2010. 

During any such wintry weather, the roads become more dangerous for summer or all-season tires. So during November, December, January, and February, keep an eye on the temperature and if it ever dips below 45 degrees, consider changing to snow tires or postponing your drives until the sunshine and warmth return. 

Why Snow Tires Handle Cold Roads Better

More Pliable, Supple Rubber 

The rubber of snow tires is more supple and pliable than that used in summer or all-season tires. This allows the tire to flex a little more and grip cold roads with a greater surface area. 

Larger Voids and Sharper Treads

The wider voids between the treads of snow tires allow snow, slush, and ice to pack into the voids before being thrown out behind the car. The treads of snow tires are also designed to be sharper at the corners in order to dig into packed snow and ice better. 

When To Ask Your Porsche Dealership for Snow Tires

If an unexpectedly cold winter comes upon us, or if you’re planning a trip out of state during winter, ask your local Porsche dealer to winterize your car. Even a few days of freezing weather can put you at risk of skidding or cause harm to your vehicle in other ways.

Visit Porsche West Broward today to learn more about preparing a Porsche for cold weather. For 65 years, we’ve been delivering exceptional vehicles and customer service to the Porsche drivers of West Broward and the surrounding area. 

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