Winter tire season has begun
The first snowfall has already fallen in some Polish cities. This is a clear signal to switch to winter tires. A large search for such tires has already begun on the Internet.
Changing tires to winter tires is starting to get into the blood of Polish drivers. Until now, the impulse to change tires in cars was a change in the aura outside the window. The first days of autumn blizzards and frosts usually meant the formation of long queues at tire shops. Meanwhile, according to data compiled by Nokaut.pl, this year, drivers started looking for new tires as early as October.
“Even then, we noticed an increase in traffic in this category,” says Fabian Adaszewski, PR manager at Nokaut Group. According to him, the peak of the "tire season" is expected at the turn of October and November. “According to our data, prices for tires and services are rising during this period. This means that we have a week or two left to buy tires and replace them at a bargain price,” Adaszewski explains.
According to Nokaut.pl, currently the most frequently chosen tire manufacturers are: Dębica, Michelin, Goodyear, Continental and Dunlop. A clear drop in interest was recorded for the Fulda brand, which in 2011 was the third most popular brand. The Polish brand Dębica remains the undisputed leader.
There is also a trend to buy tires online. Buying new tires online can be a quick and convenient process. However, the condition for ultimate satisfaction is attention to
some key details. One of them is the credibility of the store, which is worth checking by looking at the comments of its existing customers. It's also worth making sure the tires you sell aren't older than 36 months.
If these options match, you can focus on amenities such as accepted payment methods or payment method.
tire delivery. When buying tires online, as a rule, it is cheaper than in a traditional store, it is worth focusing not only on the price. – You must remember that economy tires are usually designed for drivers with low annual mileage. You also need to consider your driving style. Not all tires are suitable for dynamic sports driving, recalls Monika Siarkowska from Oponeo.pl.
Every year, automotive experts remind that Polish regulations allow the use of tires with a tread thickness of at least 1,6 mm. However, standards are one thing, and the realities of Polish winter roads are another. 1,6mm of tread is usually not enough in slush or ice. Minimum safety in winter is ensured by a tread thickness of at least 4 mm - and only if the tire is less than ten years old. If the "rubber" has exceeded this age, it is suitable for absolute replacement, even if the tread height meets the requirements.
