Winter tires in the summer?

Question

I understand they'll wear down fast, but my old summer tire tread is gone, and its going to be a week before I can get new ones. My question is, will I be fine driving for a week with them on? Its getting pretty hot here now and I'm worried I'm going to ruin a brand new set of winter tires. I also hear you run the risk of a blowout?

Answer 1

You dont have to worrie about it because some people will leave their Winter Treads on all year.

Answer 2

Studded snow tires are illegal during certain months (including now) in most places.  Winter tires without studs are legal yearround.

Make sure that the tires have the proper air pressure.  Check them frequently.  For most cars and tires, normal is 29-31 psi.  If the pressure, before you start driving is less, they do not have enough air, and you risk a blowout.  If the pressure increases while you are driving, they are heating up.  If they get too hot, you risk a blowout.  Stop and let them cool.  This is mainly an issue if you are driving long distances at high speeds (i.e., highway driving).   If you are driving only a few miles locally and start at the proper  pressure, you should be fine.

Answer 3

what kind of winter tires, some wear relatively fast. but a week will not hurt and probably wont show any noticeable wear. blowouts happen if the tire is damaged from impact , driven low on air or factory defective.

Answer 4

there is no problem running winter tires in the summer. The only difference in summer/winter tires is the tread pattern.

Answer 5

Remember the differences in the tires,   the winter have big lugs to grip and throw the snow out.    They will ride a bit rougher perhaps,  certainly be noisier that most tread type tires.      For a week,  should be OK if you keep the miles way down,   they will wear faster.

Answer 6

the only possible problem is if you are in area that allows steel studdded tires and you are  using them there is a restriction in most places

you should check local ordinances if you are in fact using steel studded winter tires

other possibility is that you may be using  abrasive tread recaps excellent winter traction but yes in hot weather they do tend to delaminate

Answer 7

The danger with running winter tires in summer, is that they are prone to overheating on long trips because of the heavy tread pattern.

They're not that great in rain either, as far as traction goes, but other than that I would think they'd be fine.

Answer 8

Drivers who live in regions without harsh winters or brutally hot summers may only need one set of tires all year round. For the rest of us, the transition from summer or all-season tires to winter snow tires will continue to be an annual ritual. Tires designed for rainy weather or dry pavement generally don't provide the level of traction needed to plow through thick snow and grip icy roadways. Alternatively, snow tires are designed for cold weather conditions and do not always function well on dry or hot pavement.

Some drivers may be confused by the designation of "all season" tires. While the name may imply equal levels of performance during rain, sleet, mud or snow, the truth is that many "all season" tires are not designed for extreme conditions such as heavy snowfall. There is no real substitute for snow tires when it comes to handling the most brutal winter driving conditions. Snow or winter tires are made from compounds engineered to perform best at colder temperatures, while standard summer tires tend to stiffen up as they approach the freezing point.