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Are you looking for winter tire dealers you can trust? Look no further than McCluskey Chevrolet, the spot for all the best deals and an amazing selection of winter tires. You’ll find great prices and a one-stop shop for installation by certified technicians in a state-of-the-art facility. Worry-free shopping and the highest quality service are right here at McCluskey Chevrolet. The best way to shop for winter tires is among automotive experts who can guide you to the best set for your specific vehicle and driving needs. At McCluskey Chevrolet, we always keep your budget in mind and will work with you to swap out your vehicle’s tires before the first snowflakes hit the pavement. When the snow finally melts, we invite you to return again to reinstall your everyday set. It’s easy and convenient to let us help you prepare for Old Man Winter.
Why should you put winter tires on your vehicle? So you can meet the challenges of driving in the snow, sleet, and ice head-on and with confidence. Winter tires make stopping and turning safer. The fact is, life goes on even when the snow is falling. It pays to set yourself (and your family) up for optimal safety for every carpool, grocery store run, and weekend road trip.
When the mercury drops, so does road quality. Most drivers are on high alert for black ice and other driving hazards after the first frost because they know too well that conditions deteriorate fast in the winter months. Swapping out your existing tires for a set of dedicated winter tires gives you a few key advantages because of how they’re constructed. They are specifically designed to increase traction.
Summer tires – and other types of tires that aren’t specifically built for winter weather conditions, such as all-season tires – harden when temperatures dip below freezing. When the outer rubber layer on your tires doesn’t yield to frozen or slick road surfaces, braking distances can increase to as much as eight times longer. You’re also more likely to hydroplane, which exponentially increases the risk of an accident.
Winter tires are more flexible, so they grip better. Also, they feature a much thicker and chunkier tread pattern that’s specifically designed to displace the thin layer of water that forms and gathers as you cross over frozen or slushy surfaces. Car and Driver recently tested an all-wheel drive vehicle with all-season tires against a two-wheel drive vehicle fitted with winter tires, and in almost every test, the two-wheel drive vehicle performed better.
You may remember your parents welcoming winter with a trip to the mechanic for a tire swap. It seems that somewhere along the line, winter tires fell out of fashion. It’s likely due to the exponential increase in the popularity of all-wheel drive SUVs. Still, what most drivers don’t realize is that, regardless of your vehicle’s drivetrain, if you swap out your all-season, summer, or even mud-terrain tires for a set of winter tires, you’ll manage slick roads far more confidently. Installation is surprisingly budget-friendly, too.
Winter tires feature tiny cuts in the tread, called sipes, that are designed to channel water in and away from the area where the tires meet the road surface. This increases the number of contact points for a better overall grip. The tread itself is much deeper on winter tires, allowing for even better road contact, especially in the snow. Large gaps between each tread block also optimize grip.
The part of the tire that’s visible above your wheels is called the shoulder. Winter tires feature squared-off shoulders designed for deep snow driving. Other types of tires have more rounded shoulders. How do you know if a tire is officially classified as a winter tire? Check for a snowflake or mountain icon on the side of the tire. This indicates that the tire meets industry guidelines for winter tire classification.
The gold standard of any winter tire is the existence of that tiny mountain/snow icon. It indicates the tire received approval from the Rubber Manufacturers Association. You might wonder if vehicles with all-wheel drive systems require winter tires: in fact, your car’s all-wheel drive capability is limited by the quality of your tires. Think about it – your tires are in direct contact with the road. It makes sense.
A common concern that many people have with winter tires is that they can be loud. While it is true that winter tires may be louder than your normal all-season or summer tires due to the larger treads, they are not that much louder, and most modern cars have excellent sound dampening, so you won't be bothered by any noise they do make. Even if they are a little louder, it is definitely worth putting up with for the improved handling and control you will have in uncertain conditions.
As the world’s largest new car dealer for two years in a row, McCluskey Chevrolet is in a unique position to offer our vast family of customers access to the highest levels of service and support. Even with the might of our nationwide sales models, we’re still a proud local Cincinnati area dealer, providing personalized service to our neighbors every day. Our state-of-the-art service center contains the equipment and tools required to perform all types of vehicle maintenance and service, from changing your tires to winter tires to complete engine overhauls. We staff our service facility with factory-trained technicians and use only certified replacement parts, so you never need to worry about questionable aftermarket components ending up on your vehicle.
Not only does our team deliver quality service and parts, but we also operate our service department with your convenience in mind. We offer an online “contactless” scheduling tool so you can coordinate your appointment from home anytime. Also, McCluskey is one of the only dealers in the entire country that’s open for business on Sundays.
What can you expect during your service appointment? An attentive, efficient check-in process, expedient work, and a qualified service advisor who can explain all the specifics regarding the maintenance or service your vehicle received during its time in the shop. Tire installations are quick, so we’ll get you in and out before you know it.
Some buyers hear the term “all-season tires” and assume they’re a great compromise for year-round driving, but the problem is that all-season tires aren’t optimal for any of the seasons because – just as the name suggests – they’re designed for adequate performance in all weather conditions. As with most things in life, you’re better off choosing the right tool for the job.
All it takes is one white knuckle trip in a snowstorm to realize that all-season tires won’t protect you from slipping and sliding on unplowed roads. Instead, consider a set of four winter tires to get you through the tough Ohio winter months. These workhorses are designed for one purpose: driving in slick, dangerous wintry conditions. McCluskey Chevrolet is where you’ll find the best selection of winter tires at a price that you can afford. Whether you’re driving an all-wheel drive car or one with two-wheel drive, adding winter tires is a practical decision that will increase both safety and performance in those tricky cold weather months.
Great prices, a big selection, and on-site installation make choosing McCluskey Chevrolet the easiest decision you’ll make this winter. If you typically dread the arrival of Jack Frost, outfitting your vehicle with winter tires might just convert you into a snow lover. Come to McCluskey Chevrolet for on-site sales and installation, and we will have your car ready for winter in no time.
