Winter t ires are designed to provide optimal safety for all types of winter driving (on snow, ice, wet or
dry and s lushy roads). At the first sign of winter, the mounting of four winter tires becomes essential.
“ Winter t ires a re o nly u seful o n c ountry r oads, and I d rive o nly i n the c ity” FALSE
In winter, both urban and rural regions can have the s ame climatic conditions:
low temperatures, icy roads, etc.
“ Winter a nd s tandard tires are i dentical” FALSE
The special rubber compound in Michelin® winter tires stays flexible at l ow t emperatures, whi le the rubber i n
standard tires starts to lose its elasticity once the temperature drops below 45°F. In addition, Michelin®
winter tires have a greater number of biting edges to ensure optimal grip on winter roads.
“ In w inter i t’s e nough t o just d rive m ore s lowly” FALSE
Winter tires deliver as much as 25% to 50% more traction then standard tires
and have 20% to 25% more braking ability, which can be the margin you need
to stop in time, or to turn and avoid trouble.
For optimal safety on all wintery roads (snow, ice, slush, dry or wet) there is one solution, a set
of four Michelin® winter tires. Available online at w ww.costco.com, with delivery to your nearest
Costco Tire Center within 5 - 10 business days. All online prices include shipping, handling, and
installation by Michelin® Certified Tire Technicians.
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