Snow and ice tips from Davanti Tyres to stay safe on the road
With the arrival of snow and ice across Ireland and the UK, staying safe on the roads is of paramount importance. With this in mind, Davanti Tyres has put together its top tips to bear in mind when travelling during this period.
General motoring advice
- Be prepared and carry a survival pack in your car, including food, water, a blanket and warm clothes. Also keep a shovel in your boot, just in case
- Keep your phone fully charged and carry an in-car charger
- Fit winter tyres, or if you don’t, have your summer tyres checked before winter descends
- Check your battery – in cold weather batteries are under extra pressure and are more likely to fail
- Keep your windscreen washer fluid topped-up as your windscreen will get dirtier in the winter
- Check your coolant – antifreeze protects your engine against low temperatures
- Adjust your driving style to the conditions and reduce your speed. Use higher gears, be very gentle with the clutch and throttle and break and steer carefully – as soon as you’re skidding you’ve lost control
- If conditions are bad you should consider whether your journey is really necessary and if in doubt don’t travel
And don’t forget to consider your tyre choice
To add extra peace of mind heading into the winter, especially if you’re due to spend a lot of time on the road, Davanti says it may be worth considering an all-season tyre which is built for year-round performance, eliminating the need to change tyres between seasons.
The likes of Davanti Tyres’ all-season passenger car tyre, the Alltoura 4-Seasons, perform optimally in temperate climates like Ireland and the UK, offering superior control in dry braking, wet handling, and aquaplaning. Or, if you’re likely to be driving in temperatures below 7°C, tackling particularly wet, icy, or snowy roads, or heading to Europe, a specific winter tyre may be a good option.
Davanti Tyres’ Wintoura range has been developed in the UK and tested deep within the Arctic Circle, built for harsh winter conditions, providing greater control on ice and snow.