Beware of driving in a winter storm with these tires, even if it's not snowing
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Cold temperatures stiffen tire rubber and reduce their performance even on dry roads, which is why experts suggest getting winter tires in cold climates.
The compounds used in three-season performance tires found on many high-performance cars and even all-season tires aren't optimized for low temperatures, let alone the deep freeze traveling across the country with Winter Storm Elliott this week. Gary Gastelu is Fox News Digital's automotive editor.
The material starts to go through what's known as a "glass transition" that turns the pliable rubber into an "inflexible plastic" when temperatures reach the 40s, according to Tire Rack.
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