Membat supports sub-7’C winter tyre message

Mediterranean tyre brand Membat is encouraging drivers to change their tyres before the Christmas holidays.

“Ideally, November is a good month to take a look into the car and change to winter tyres. But it is never too late if you haven’t done it already, you can still change your tyres before the upcoming holiday season,” company representatives wrote in a statement on the subject.

Specifically Membat asserts that winter tyres are safer than summer ones during not only snowy conditions, but also under the rain and with temperatures of 7 Celsius degrees and lower. Under such conditions, the rubber of the tyre gets harder, losing flexibility and grip.