HERE’S a cold hard fact.
On an icy road a car equipped with winter tyres – which provide extra grip in cold weather conditions – will stop 11m before a car using conventional summer tyres.
That’s virtually three car lengths.
Winter tyres make a difference. A big difference. Even for a tiny MINI.
And now, with average British winter temperatures dipping below 7°C, MINI drivers can now equip their cars with specially developed winter tyres.
With more natural rubber in their compound to give extra grip at lower temperatures, winter tyres are a useful way to stay safe in the ice, snow and rain.
Here are some MINI facts on winter tyres
Stop Quicker
Winter tyres stop up to 20% quicker when driving in cold weather conditions compared to summer tyres.
Better Grip
Special rubber and silica compounds offer increased levels of grip when outside temperatures drop below 7°C.
Maximum Safety
Sophisticated tread patterns and tread block design provide increased levels of safety and mobility.
Braking distance at 60mph on wet road under 7°C
Winter tyres – 65.7m
Summer tyres – 70.5m
Braking distance on an icy road from 20mph
Winter tyres – 57m
Summer tyres – 68m
Further information
If you would like to understand more about cold weather or winter tyres, read our Ask the Experts advice piece here: What are cold weather tyres?
MINI winter tyres now available
