Get a Grip on Winter Driving with Škoda UK

MILTON KEYNES, UNITED KINGDOM – October 19, 2011: Last year an early cold snap caught thousands of motorists by surprise, and with forecasters predicting yet another severe winter for the UK, it’s more important than ever to be prepared.

To ensure drivers don’t get caught out as the winter draws in, participating Škoda Retailers are offering customers a set of winter tyres from just Ł248.00 – helping them to drive safely whatever the weather.

Temperature is crucial to the performance of tyres, and below 7şC, the softer compound and tread design of winter tyres gives significantly better grip and braking performance than regular tyres.

Despite the common misconception that winter tyres are only for use in snow and ice, drivers can benefit from using winter tyres in all conditions, wet or dry. Last year alone saw almost five months of the year when winter tyres would have been the safer choice for UK motorists.

The key benefits of winter tyres are:

Shorter breaking distances –The braking distance of a winter tyre in cold conditions is up to 10% shorter than a regular tyre, around two vehicle lengths.

Resistance to aquaplaning – The winter tyre tread pattern is designed to displace water and slush from under the tyre, reducing aquaplaning.

Increased grip – Winter tyres have a softer compound with a high natural rubber content to increase grip in cold conditions.