Ford Winter Tyres

Make sure you get the performance that you expect from your Ford by switching to Ford approved winter tyres. Standard tyres harden at temperatures below 7°C and no longer provide optimum grip, which can compromise your car’s performance when accelerating and braking. Fitting Ford winter tyres is crucial if you want your vehicle to deliver the performance it was made too. Contact your local Group 1 Ford dealership to discuss the winter tyres that would be most suitable for your vehicle model.

Achieving optimum traction during the winter is essential, and Ford winter tyres deliver just that. Winter tyres are different from conventional tyres because they have deep grooves and narrow cuts built into the tread, which prevents the tyres from becoming rigid and slipping on the surface of the road. Winter tyres are designed to disperse water and snow evenly, allowing the rubber to move around and improve your Ford’s contact with the road.

There are three main ways in which Ford winter tyres differ from summer tyres: 

• Compound - Winter tyres are made from a softer compound with more silica in it, which makes them stay supple during cold temperatures. Summer tyres are made from a harder compound and are far more rigid in colder weather conditions, preventing them from gripping to the road.
• Rubber blocks - The rubber blocks on winter tyres are designed to vibrate when moving, which allows the snow to be shaken out of the grooves. Summer tyres, on the other hand, will become completely clogged, smoothing out the surface and making them extremely dangerous to drive on.
• Tread pattern - The tread pattern on winter tyres has more grooves cut into them, which helps to displace water and bite into the snow.

You will more than likely get the same number of miles out of a set of Ford winter tyres as you would from a set of summer tyres, providing that you only use them between November and March. However, it is very important that you monitor your tyre tread if you continue to use them in warm weather, as they will wear out a lot quicker.

At Group 1 Ford, we have a range of Ford approved winter tyres that suit your requirements, preference and budget. We have a variety of options available for each model in the Ford range and can offer guidance on what tyres are most suitable in hazardous weather conditions. To find out more about pricing and fitting, enquire online using the form below or contact your local Group 1 Ford dealership directly. Alternatively, discover more information about the tyres services available.