Do I Need Winter Tyres in the UAE?
In some of our earlier articles, we talked about winter tyres, driving in winter conditions and other related topics which focused on winter. We stressed that the blog posts are meant for people looking to travel to other countries where snowfall or low temperatures (lower than 7° C) are a common phenomenon. We mentioned several types of winter tyres available to people and much more.
In response to those articles, our avid readers and customers started enquiring whether they require winter tires too. The frequency of such questions is getting higher as we approach winter in the UAE. To address the questions of our customers and readers, PitStopArabia has decided to answer them in one go through this blog post.
Before answering your questions, let us do a quick recap.
What are Winter Tyres?
As the name shows, winter tires are used for driving in winter months. They have a tread design with more significant gaps designed for increased traction on snowy and icy surfaces. Now, there are several types of such tires as well; studded; non-studded; all-weather and; all-season. There is no need to go in further detail as we have already explained them in detail before.
Now, it is time to answer the big question.
Do You Need Winter Tyres in the UAE?
Now, if you can recall, we mentioned that winter tyres are used when the average temperature falls below 7° C. However, average winter temperature in the UAE is nowhere near 7° C. Therefore, you do not need to use such tyres in the UAE. Some of you might think that there is no harm in using winter tyres in the UAE.
But it is not the case. PitStopArabia has already done an article on using winter tyres in temperatures above 7° C. Your winter tyres wear out quicker in temperatures above 7° C. Also, your fuel consumption will be affected, and you will end up consuming more fuel than usual. Lastly, you will experience handling problems too. Therefore, you will be wise not to use winter tyres in the UAE.
It is better to invest in quality all-season or summer tyres. They will ensure that you do not face any issues while driving in the UAE. However, considering the UAE average temperature, summer tires are the perfect choice.
Conclusion
This concludes our brief article today. We hope that we answered your question, satisfactorily. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Looking forward to your suggestions and comments. Thank You.