Weather Wise Wednesday: Snow Tires

What makes snow tires different from regular tires?

Snow tires have to meet regulations that are set by  the Rubber Manufacturer Association. It has to do with the the grooves in between the rubber. There needs to be at least a 25% section of area where there is groove between the rubber.  Basically the tire needs to get through the snow, and still be able to grip the road, thus giving you traction. For stability, it’s recommended that all four tires match.
For a review of Snow Tires, you can go to Consumer Research  and see their ratings.

How do you know the snow tire you select meets the requirements? It will have a symbol of a mountain with a snowflake in it!