FDM: The full-year coverage has become a better compromise

Danske motorists are better off with winter tires when frost hits, according to the Danish Motorists' Association (FDM).

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Danish motorists have struggled to make it through when frost strikes. This is an indication, according to FDM, that Danes are slow to change their tires in time.

Today, frost hit, resulting in traffic accidents in various parts of the country, including the closure of the E20 motorway towards Funen due to black ice and smooth roads.

When temperatures drop below seven degrees Celsius, FDM advises motorists to switch from summer tires to winter tires or all-season tires.

For some, it might even be an advantage to scrap summer tires in favor of all-season tires. This is what Yasser Abaiji, a technician at FDM Consulting, suggests.

"The grip isn't significantly different," he says, adding that it's still best to drive with tires according to the season.

Summer tires are the best choice in temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius, while winter tires are the best choice in snowy conditions. All-season tires, however, are a compromise.

"But the development in tire technology over the past 10 years has significantly improved all-season tires," Yasser Abaiji explains. "It means there's a compromise tire or a solution for those with less winter driving requirements."

If one isn't forced to drive on snow-covered roads but primarily uses the car in cities, where roads are usually cleared and salted, it's "okay" to use all-season tires, according to Yasser Abaiji.

He also offers a tip on how to ensure the purchase of the right tires, as all-season tires have a specific marking.

If an all-season tire is marked with a snowflake surrounded by a mountain, it is technically a winter tire.

All-season tires are a combination of summer and winter tires. The marking with a snowflake and a mountain indicates that the tire has the same qualities as a winter tire. From December 1, it is permitted to drive on Swedish winter roads with only all-season tires, as long as they have the correct marking, FDM's technician notes.

Furthermore, Yasser Abaiji advises looking into independent tire tests to find the right ones.

If one drives many kilometers per year on stretches outside of cities, where roads are rarely cleared, the recommendation is still to invest in winter tires.

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