You’d be forgiven for thinking that if off-road tires can handle mud, dirt, and rocks, they must be passable for snow and ice. However, this isn’t the case; INEOS Grenadier tires designed for off-roading won’t perform as well as snow tires, or even as well as all-season tires with good tread, in almost any cold-weather situation. If you’re planning on conquering snow this winter, have our team at MileOne INEOS Grenadier help prepare you for the challenges ahead.
Off-Road Tires and Snow Tires
Snow tires and off-road tires are both designed for difficult driving conditions, but they are specialized in opposite ways. Off-road tires are harder, firmer, and have more widely spaced grooves for gripping onto rock. Snow tires, on the other hand, are softer and have sipes to help drive over ice and snow. That means off-road tires can be worse for ice and snow than normal tires.
Can I Off-Road on Snow Tires?
Just as off-road tires aren’t suited to snow, snow tires’ softer rubber formulation causes faster wear on rocks and other rough terrain. Depending on where you’re taking your SUV, a Snow Rated All-Terrain tire set can combine the advantages of off-road tires and snow tires, although they still aren’t your best choice for deep snow. On the other hand, snow-ready all-terrain tires can be left on your INEOS Grenadier all year.
Off-Roading During Winter
Weather is important for off-roading all year, but after snowfall, it’s essential. Driving on fresh, powdery snow is both easier and generally safer than exploring on a snowpack that has melted and re-frozen several times. In addition, it’s more important than ever that you have an emergency kit in tow. As tough and capable as our vehicles are, and as advanced as their safety features may be, that’s no substitute for common sense; know when not to take your vehicle off-road.
Get Your INEOS Grenadier Winter Ready in Silver Spring, MD
Just because winter has fallen doesn’t mean your off-roading days are over! Talk to our team at our INEOS Grenadier dealership to find out how you can outfit your SUV for snowy adventure. Hit the road and keep exploring today!