Buying new summer tires?
Discover quality at Banden Michel
Once the temperatures start to rise, it’s time to equip your vehicle with the best summer tires. Find out at Banden Michel how our summer tires improve your safety and driving comfort. Summer tires are not just an accessory, they are crucial investments in your safety and driving comfort during the warmer months. These tires are specially designed to provide stable handling on both dry and wet surfaces, which is essential for the changeable summer weather conditions. If you’re also looking for the best choice of summer tires for your car, then you’ve come to the right place.
We recommend summer tires when you have
- Drives more than 15,000 km per year
- goes on vacation by car
- wants to save on tire wear
What makes summer tires unique
Summer tires are distinguished by their special design and material composition, optimized for higher temperatures and summer driving conditions. Unlike all-season or winter tires, summer tires have a unique rubber compound that is less likely to soften in high temperatures. This ensures optimum grip and shorter braking distances on both dry and wet roads, which is crucial for your safety during summer showers. In addition, summer tires are designed to have low rolling resistance. Low rolling resistance not only ensures fuel efficiency, but also less wear. Their ability to dissipate heat also helps reduce the risk of overheating and tire failure, which is especially important during long drives in the summer.
What tires do you need?
Our expert will help you further
Temperature check:
Above 7°C:
choose summer tires for optimal performance.
Below 7°C:
switch to winter tires for your safety.
Annual mileage:
More than 15,000 km:
change between summer and winter tires.
Less than 15,000 km:
consider all-season tires, unless you go skiing.
Need advice?
At Tires Michel, we are happy to help you find the perfect tire for your driving style and needs.
Benefits of summer tires for your vehicle
Choosing good summer tires brings a range of benefits, mainly focused on performance, safety and durability during the summer months. As mentioned earlier, the specific rubber compound of summer tires ensures optimal grip on both dry and wet roads. This material remains harder at high temperatures, providing better road holding. In addition, summer tires are designed with a tread pattern for good water drainage, significantly reducing the risk of aquaplaning. The good handling and stability offered by summer tires are also advantageous at high speeds, making them an excellent choice for long distances.
Another benefit is increased fuel efficiency. Because of the lower rolling resistance of summer tires, you also have lower fuel consumption, resulting in cost savings and reduced environmental impact. In addition, summer tires wear less quickly in hot conditions compared to all-season or winter tires, resulting in longer life and less frequent replacements.
How to choose the best summer tires?
When choosing the best summer tires, it is important to start by knowing the correct tire size. You can find this in your car’s manual or on the sidewall of your current tires. This size is important and includes the tire’s width, aspect ratio, diameter, speed code and load index.
Next, your driving needs are also important in determining the right type of tire. Do you drive mainly in the city, on highways or on rural roads? Do you have a sporty driving style or do you prefer comfort? Once you have an idea of the size and your preferences, the next step is to seek advice from a professional. We can help you find the tires best suited to your specific vehicle and driving style. That way, you’ll enjoy optimal driving comfort, even tire wear and flawless service.
TIP: When installing new tires, always have your car’s alignment checked, this way you’ll get the most return on your investment.
Our top selection of summer tires
- Goodyear
- Michelin
- Dunlop
- Continental
- Pirelli
- Fulda
- Uniroyal
- Hankook
- ….
Safety and performance in hot weather with the right tires
Choosing the right summer tires is critical for both safety and performance in hot weather. In summer, as temperatures rise, roads get warmer, which directly affects the performance of your tires. Summer tires are specially designed to perform optimally under these conditions. Their compound keeps them from becoming too soft, offering better road grip even on the hottest road surfaces. This translates into shorter braking distances and improved handling. In addition, though, it is always important to keep an eye on your minimum tread depth. Check regularly if your tread is still deep enough to ensure good grip and safety. Are the grooves 3 mm or less? Then your tread depth is insufficient.
Installation and maintenance of summer tires
Proper installation and regular maintenance are essential to maximizing the life and performance of your summer tires. When it comes to installation, it is important that this is done by a qualified mechanic who will ensure that the tires are properly mounted and properly balanced. This will prevent problems at the inspection and prevent vibrations in your steering wheel. In addition, we also always recommend having the vehicle’s alignment checked. Alignment involves checking that the wheels are still positioned correctly under the vehicle. If this is not the case, the tires will wear out faster and you will face higher fuel consumption.
After installation, regular maintenance is important. Check tire pressure monthly to maximize your safety and fuel efficiency. In addition, check your tread depth during this check. Although summer tires are designed for warmer temperatures, it is advisable to replace them with winter tires when temperatures begin to drop. There are different types of tires to fit different requirements for your particular situation.
Ask for the appropriate tire
at Tires Michel
Would you like to get tailored advice on choosing the best summer tire? Then feel free to contact us or make an appointment at our tire center. Our staff will be happy to help you.