Seasonal Tyre Change
A seasonal tyre change is the switch between summer and winter tyres, usually in autumn and spring.
What is Seasonal Tyre Change?
A common rule of thumb is to use winter tyres when temperatures are regularly below about 7 °C. Wheels should be torqued correctly and rechecked after a short distance. TPMS may need a reset or relearn after the change. Swapping complete wheels is quicker and kinder to tyres than refitting tyres on one set of rims.
How it works
Each tyre type uses a rubber compound and tread designed for its temperature range.
Why it matters for your car
Check tread depth and age of the tyres being fitted. Follow local rules where winter tyres are required by law.
Other terms
- Active Bonnet (Pedestrian Protection)
- Bird Droppings On Paint
- Brake Bleeding
- Brake Cleaner
- Brake Force Distribution (Brake Bias)
- Car Detailing
- Crankcase Ventilation (PCV)
- DPF Differential Pressure Sensor
- Drive-by-wire (Electronic Throttle)
- Fuel Contamination
- Fuel Pump Relay
- Gear Shift Cable (Linkage)
- Launch Control
- Mud-Terrain Tyre (M/T)
- Nitrogen Tyre Inflation
- Reduction Gear (Single-speed Gearbox)
- Shooting Brake
- Test Light
- Transmission Fluid (ATF)
- Weight Distribution