A question that has an easy answer. Of course they need winter tyres. If the tyres offer a good grip then 4×4 driving in the winter is an added bonus.

Many 4×4 owners are misguided into thinking because they have a 4×4 they don’t require winter tyres. However, thinking like this exposes them to unnecessary risks when faced with a tricky situation.

Although these vehicles offer better traction, they are nevertheless heavy and more delicate to manoeuvre when braking or cornering. For 4×4 vehicles to fully reach their potential, their tyres need sufficient grip to hug the wet, snow-covered or icy winter roads.

For these given scenarios on the roads, all major tyre brands have developed special ranges of tires specifically for 4×4 vehicles, including tyres for winter.

These winter tyres have the following characteristics:

• Constructed from materials that are suited to low temperatures
• Have a directional, often asymmetrical tread pattern on them
• Have deep tread pattern with numerous edges
• Have wide longitudinal grooves.

Specialist 4×4 tyres can help you drive safely whatever the road conditions.