What are All-Season Tyres?
All-season tyres, or four-season tyres, are specifically designed for weather conditions that get neither too cold nor too hot. Combining the best elements of summer tyres and winter tyres, they’re balanced for moderate weather patterns and can be used in spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
All-season tyres cannot match specialist summer or winter tyres during their respective seasons. However, if there’s little likelihood of snow, ice, or extreme heat, they’re the optimal choices for any vehicle.
The three main tyre types are:
Why Choose All-Season Tyres?
Living in Exeter, all-season tyres are perfect for the local conditions most drivers experience. The region gets neither too cold during the winter nor too hot in the summer, although all-season tyres might struggle in a genuine heatwave.
Ask yourself what kind of conditions you usually drive in. If you find that it’s mostly temperate, then opt for all-season tyres. However, you might consider winter tyres or summer tyres (less common) if you frequently encounter extreme conditions.
Stay Road Ready Year-Round with All-Season Tyres in Exeter from M&M Tyres
Perfect for your average Exeter day, all-season tyres are the middle option. They’re our recommended choice for Exeter drivers.
We’ve got a wide selection of all-season tyres to choose from. If you’re not sure if they’re right for your vehicle, we can answer all your questions, recommending the best option available.
Book an appointment online or call us at 01392 217322. Whatever you need, we’re here to help.
Frequently asked questions.
The general rule is that summer tyres are the most efficient, then all-season, and finally winter tyres. Of course, this assumes you’re driving the tyres in the right conditions.
All-season tyres are the most efficient and cost-effective in a temperate climate where it is neither too hot nor too cold.
Yes. In Exeter, the conditions are generally right for year-round usage. That being said, the tyres might struggle a little if it’s too warm, e.g., a heatwave.
No. In fact, they’re probably the longest-lasting tyre option if they’re driven in the right conditions. Mainly avoid driving them in the summer when they’ll soften.
All-season tyres contain a special kind of rubber. It’s designed to stay soft and reliable in temperate conditions. However, if it gets too hot or too cold, the rubber will either harden or soften too much. All-season tyres exist in a “Goldilocks Zone” between these two extremes.