Why don't tyre manufacturers make one all-purpose tyre?

Is it too much to ask the tyre companies to make a tyre that is perfect for winter and summer driving? The tyres for my BMW cost over £200 each. That's a fortune and I expect better technology than having to buy a separate winter tyre.

Thanks for giving me Event Tyres' name. What a great tyre firm. They come to your house and give you rock bottom prices on all tyres and are very helpful people to deal with. I like them enormously.

Asked on 5 March 2011 by LD, Surrey.

Answered by Honest John

You can get 'all-weather' tyres (with a snowflake or a mountain symbol) but they are less effective in winter than pure winter tyres, and less good in summer than standard tyres. www.event-tyres.co.uk can advise and supply.

Tags: wheels and tyres customer service winter tyres all-weather tyres

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