Summer Tyres, Winter Tyres & All-Season Tyres: How to Choose the Right Ones for You?

The key to choosing the right tyre lies in evaluating the climate of your region and your specific driving needs. Whether you opt for specialized Summer tyres, versatile All-season tyres for changeable weather, or dedicated Winter tyres / Snow tyres for harsh cold, the answer is found in your everyday driving environment.

When to Prioritize Summer Tyres:

Climate: Your region experiences mild winters where temperatures rarely stay below 7°C.

Road Conditions: Your driving routes almost never encounter snow or icy roads.

Needs: You seek maximum grip, responsive handling, and shorter braking distances on warm, dry, or wet roads.

When to Prioritize All-Season Tyres:

Climate: Your region has distinct seasons, with winter temperatures frequently dropping below 7°C.

Road Conditions: You occasionally need to deal with light snow or ice during early/late winter or trips to mountainous areas.

Needs: You want to avoid the hassle and cost of seasonal tyre changes and seek a reliable, comprehensive year-round solution.

When to Consider Professional Winter Tyres:

Climate & Road Conditions: You live in an area with long, severe, and snowy winters or frequently face challenging conditions like snow, black ice, and steep slopes.

Needs: You have an absolute requirement for ultimate grip and the highest level of winter safety. In such cases, professional Winter car tyres are the best choice. Even the best all-season tyres cannot match the snow and ice performance of tyres specifically designed as Snow tyres. The safest approach is to use a seasonal combination of "Summer tyres + Winter tyres".

Introduction to the NEREUS TYRE Series

NEREUS NS601 & NS317 Summer Tyre: Designed for drivers who pursue precise handling, offering reliable grip and responsive steering feedback on both dry and wet surfaces. It is the performance choice for warmer seasons.

NEREUS ClimaRide ASvan & AS7 All-Season Tyre: A tyre truly capable for year-round travel. Its 3PMSF (Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake) certification ensures basic winter mobility, making it the optimal choice for balancing safety and convenience across all seasons.

NEREUS NS805+ & NS806 Winter Tyre: Designed for harsh winters. Its special soft-compound rubber stays pliable in low temperatures, while its high-density sipes and deeper tread grooves provide exceptional traction on snow and ice, ensuring safety and driving confidence in severe winter conditions.

Summary & Recommendations

In conclusion, there is no single "best" tyre, only the "most suitable" one for your situation.

If you pursue maximum seasonal performance and face no winter snow or ice, Summer tyres are the ideal choice.

If you need to cope with variable climates and seek the convenience of a single tyre year-round, a 3PMSF-certified All-season tyre is the wiser solution.

If you face severe winters and persistent snow and ice challenges, professional Winter tyres / Snow tyres are an essential choice for ensuring the highest level of safety.