It’s Sunday night and I just made the 3+ hour trip back from New York.  Another awesome Thanksgiving but also a reminder to be prepared for winter.

Summer Tire + Wintry Mix = BAD

I decided to take the Mustang for my Thanksgiving trip.  The main problem with that plan was that I have super-fat summer performance tires which act like snow shoes in bad weather.

Seriously, the slightest dusting of snow and these tires will render the Mustang helpless.  I run a different set of wheels/tires on the Mustang during the winter but I have not had a chance to switch them over.

Thankfully the weather held out and it was mostly rain by the time we left.  Still, a summer tire loses most of its traction below 50 degrees.  I had my car sliding sideways when I hit the gas in 4th gear!

Want to know the scariest thing?  I bet 90% of drivers out there do not even know what type of tire they have and how it handles in bad weather.

Do me a favor. If you live in a bad climate PLEASE check that your tires are a.) all-season versions with decent ratings in winter weather and b.) that you have enough tread left!

Change your tires with the seasons with a Preferred Winter Tire & Wheel Package from Tire Rack.

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