If you took the advice of many experts and switched your tires over from summer to winter tires this past fall, great job, this is a good step toward avoiding a Connecticut auto accident. Now that the weather is starting to warm and spring is just around the corner you will want to consider going back from your winter tires to your all season or summer tires.
It is important to not switch back to your other tires too early as a late spring snowfall is not out of the question here in Connecticut, especially if you live in the hills. Experts say that you should not switch back from your winter tires to your seasonal tires based on the calendar because that is a very hit or miss game based on the conditions of the year.
A better way to determine whether or not you are going to change your tires over is to look at the thermometer to help you determine when the conditions will be right. Similarly to when you were switching to your winter tires in the fall, you will want to keep a close eye on the outside temperature to help you determine the right time to make the switch.
The temperature you should be looking for to make your switch back to seasonal tires is 45 degrees. When the mercury is consistently hitting 45 degrees during the day you should be safe to switch your tires back. There is one caveat to this though and that is that if it is 45 degrees during the day but is dipping back to the low 30s overnight and you do some of your driving at night you may want to stick with your snow tires a little bit longer, just in case.
There is little downside to keeping your snow tires on for an extra few weeks, outside of the decreased gas mileage you might get. However, keeping your tires on a few extra weeks can save you a lot of headaches if an unexpected spring snow storm blows through the area. You’ll be glad you waited a week or two if snow is piling up on paved surfaces.
To prevent a Connecticut auto accident you should be following the weather closely and changing your car’s equipment accordingly. Let the weather dictate when you will change your tires and you will be putting yourself in the safest possible situation when it comes to your vehicle’s tires.
One thing we know is that the type of tires that you have on your car does not matter in the event that you do get injured in an accident. You may need to speak with an attorney who can review your case and work with you to protect your long-term interests. Contact our office today if you’re in need of assistance.
