Some drivers who live in the city think they don’t need winter tires. The rubber compounds in summer tires, however, begin to harden as soon as temperatures dip close to zero, which can reduce traction considerably.
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It's understandable because a second set of tires costs a lot of money. But bear in mind that the rubber compound in summer tires begins to harden as soon as temperatures dip close to zero, which can reduce traction considerably.