At Snow Tyres, we’re committed to ensuring your safety on our hazardous winter roads, and a big part of achieving that is to help you be better informed.
There’s lots of misinformation about snow tyres and it can be difficult to separate the facts from the fiction. This section will guide you through several FAQs, explain the difference between M+S and 3PMSF tyre markings, as well as identify the cost benefits of investing in snow tyres. We encourage you to call us if you have any further questions about how snow tyres work or what’s best for your vehicle.
In this section
Tyres Explained
Numerous types of tyres are used for winter driving, each with varying, and often misunderstood, levels of safety and performance. This page takes you through ...
Cost benefits
If you drive in alpine areas regularly, it makes good financial sense to purchase snow tyres. You’ll extend the life of your summer tyres, reduce the ...
FAQs
This information section further explains tyre choice, manufacturing, tyre care and Nokian company information. We encourage you to contact us if you have any further questions. ...
Fact or fiction
It’s not always easy to separate the fact from the fiction when it comes to snow tyres. Countless drivers believe AWD/4WD cancels the need for snow tyres. AWD/4WD ...
Mount Hotham Road Patrol – Tyre Trials
The Mount Hotham Road Patrol is a 24/7 service that’s patrolled the Great Alpine Road during winter months for 17 years, travelling in excess of ...
