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Everything for summer and winter tires in size 255/55R18

Certainly, let's compare the characteristics of summer tires and winter tires in the size 255/55R18:



















Summer Tires (255/55R18):

• Traction and Performance: Summer tires are designed for warm and dry conditions. They offer excellent traction on dry roads due to their specialized rubber compounds and tread patterns optimized for warm temperatures. They provide responsive handling and better cornering performance.
• Wet Performance: While summer tires perform well on dry roads, their wet performance can also be good due to tread patterns that help disperse water. However, they may not perform as well as all-season or winter tires in heavy rain.
• Cold Weather Performance: Summer tires are not designed for cold weather, and their rubber compounds can become stiff and less effective in temperatures below 45°F (7°C). In winter conditions, they can provide poor traction on snow and ice.
• Snow and Ice: Summer tires are not suitable for snow and ice. Using them in winter conditions can be dangerous, as they lack the necessary grip and handling characteristics required for safe driving.

Winter Tires (255/55R18):

• Cold Weather Performance: Winter tires are designed to remain flexible in cold temperatures, providing better traction in freezing conditions. The specialized rubber compounds help maintain grip on snow and ice.
• Snow and Ice Traction: Winter tires have tread patterns with deep grooves and sipes that enhance traction on snow and ice. They provide superior braking and handling performance in winter conditions.
• Wet Performance: While winter tires may not be as responsive on wet roads as summer tires, they still offer reasonable wet performance due to their tread design.
• Warm Weather Performance: Winter tires are optimized for cold weather and winter conditions. Using them in warm weather can lead to faster wear and reduced fuel efficiency, as the rubber compounds are not designed for high temperatures.

In summary, if you're looking for optimal safety and performance in both summer and winter conditions, it's recommended to switch between dedicated summer and winter tires. Use summer tires during the warmer months when there's no snow or ice on the roads, and switch to winter tires when winter conditions are present. This will ensure that you have the best traction and handling characteristics for the respective seasons. Keep in mind that using the appropriate tires for each season contributes significantly to your safety while driving.


ADVANTAGES AND WARRANTIES WHEN PURCHASING TIRES SIZE 255/55R18 FROM DIANA TIRES


If you decide to buy 255/55R18 tires from Diana, you will see for yourself that our products are of very high quality and will be able to be used for a long time.
The most important thing on the road is the safety of travelers, and with our tires it is guaranteed. Comfort while driving makes every trip enjoyable, and the lack of risk will contribute to your journeys being filled with entirely positive emotions.
We have mentioned more than once how important the quality of the tires is to ensure a high level of safety for all passengers. Our tires have a long service life. If you use them properly, you don't have to worry about them wearing out quickly.

In addition, for passenger car, SUV and bus tires, we also provide you with a warranty for a period of 60 months. The warranty covers defects that are not the fault of the user. 

If you wish to make a complaint, you must send the tires to our center in "Botevgradsko" in the city of Sofia, where they will be carefully inspected by a specialist. You will receive a response from us within 30 days for individuals and within 3 months for companies.

In all cases, you can count on a correct attitude from our side.