Winter tyre tread

Articles in this sectionIn reading order.

1. How much does the choice of tread pattern matter?Even from a single maker you will find several different models of winter tyre in one size, and for some of them the number runs into double figures.446 words
2. “Off-road” winter tyreOff-road winter tyres: how to recognise a tyre for snowdrifts and virgin snow by its tread pattern, and why it is worse on dry tarmac.206 words
3. High-speed winter tyre, or “European winter”High-speed winter tyres, or “European winter” tyres: how their tread differs, who they are for, and why they do not like snow and slush.226 words
4. Classic winter tyresClassic winter tyres: what their tread is like, how they behave on the road, and why they suit calm drivers who mostly stick to tarmac.107 words
5. Asymmetric treadAsymmetric winter tread: how its outer and inner halves work, and whether it is a good alternative to a classic winter tyre.175 words