Ice and Snow, Take It Slow Winter driving conditions make for slower acceleration, slower steering, and slower braking. Give yourself extra time to reach your destination safely. It is not worth putting yourself and others in a dangerous situation just to save time. Drive with your headlights on. Use your low beam headlights in bad…
It is time to get your car ready for winter. Cold weather puts more demands on your car and exacerbates existing problems. Here are some things to consider: Maintenance Inspection: Make sure your car maintenance is current. This is the number one thing you can do ensure that your brakes, belts and hoses, engine, exhaust…
The terms snow tires and winter tires are becoming intertwined. In fact most tire manufacturers now define tires made for handling in snow and ice as “winter” tires. Check out most consumer review surveys for tires (like Consumer Reports) and you’ll find snow tires under the “Winter” category. One of the problems with older snow…
Every winter, Colorado drivers consider whether to put snow tires on their car. In winter driving conditions (snow, slush or ice on the road) properly inflated snow tires in good condition, provide optimal safety and performance. The dilemma for Front Range drivers is that for the majority of our winter days, the roads are dry…
How They Work All passengers cars, light trucks and vans made from 2008 onward are required by law to have tire pressure monitoring systems. About seventy percent of 2007 models have TPMS. Tire pressure monitoring systems alert the driver when the pressure in any tire falls below a minimum acceptable level. Special Things You Should…
