Every driver knows that with the onset of cold weather and the loss of the first snow, there is a need to change tires. The range of winter tires is so great that many car owners are wondering what kind of tires to equip their car with.

When choosing winter tires for an SUV class car, for example for a  Jeep Renegad,  you need to consider factors such as:

  • climatic conditions;
  • traffic situation;
  • car load index;
  • driving features.

Which tires are better: studding, non-studding or all-weather

If the car is more often used on country roads, then choosing winter tires, you should pay attention to the studding - the spikes crumble ice, thereby reducing the degree of skidding.

When operating an SUV in the city, it is better to use studless tires, since a wheel weighted with spikes significantly reduces the ride and maneuverability of the car, while increasing fuel consumption.

You can buy all-season tires, but then safe driving at any time of the year will be in question. Here you need to take into account the peculiarities of the climatic conditions in which the SUV will be operated, for example, a  Jeep Compass  with such tires.

 

Tire tread pattern for a Jeep: what's the difference?

In tires for SUVs, one of the main indicators is the tread pattern. The length of the braking distance depends on it, which is important for a safe ride on an icy or snowy road. Tread patterns are conventionally divided into four classes:

Class 1:  tires with an asymmetric tread pattern, divided lengthwise into two parts. The first part is classic, responsible for the reliability of traction. The second part of the tread pattern is designed to activate the off-road functions of the tire (good grip with snow and slush). Such rubber is doubly effective, and its price is much higher.

Grade 2:  classic winter tires with a tread pattern of up to 8 mm, transverse grooves and longitudinal gaps, designed to ride in any weather and on any road. The wear resistance of such tires is significantly superior to other models, but the speed characteristics on snowy tracks are several times lower.

Grade 3:  high-speed winter tires with a V-shaped sports pattern and tread up to 7 mm high. This rubber is designed for quick trips on a dry track, the presence of water, snow or a small frost significantly hamper the movement of the car.

Grade 4:  separate rubber models for SUVs like the Jeep Grand Cherokee, having a tread height of up to 10 mm, and in the form of a pattern rhombuses, cubes, snowflakes with large gaps are offered. Tires are designed for use in difficult weather and road conditions. The disadvantages of these tires are: increased braking distance, high fuel consumption, noise while driving, reduced speed characteristics.

Choose winter tires for the Jeep correctly

Winter best tires for jeep wrangler have a number of features compared to tires for other cars:

  • the tread pattern has irregularities;
  • slit-like drainage grooves are present on the tires;
  • the tire structure is reinforced and has a two-layer carcass
  • high-grade wear-resistant tread rubber is used in the manufacture.

Regardless of which tires you decide to purchase, they must be manufactured by one manufacturer, all 4 wheels must be changed at the same time. Only in this case, you can be sure of the safety of the trip in any weather and under any road conditions.