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When to use Winter Tyres
In case of icy conditions or snow on the road you may need to get winter tires, otherwise known as snow tires, from our car hire offices. They can be ordered as optional extras along with your rental. The main advantage of these tires is that they are designed to grip well at lower temperatures and possess a special tread which is deeper and gives more traction. In fact they are made to excel in cold temperatures making them the right choice for drivers in the winter. Whether or not you have ABS or Traction Control, winter tires are still the only things which actually prevent your tires from skidding. Anything colder than seven degrees Celsius and you will rapidly start to lose traction.