SUV summer tires

The tread of summer tires for SUVs is deeper, making them safe to drive even on wet surfaces. In addition, the tread is usually asymmetrical, which provides a good driving experience on a dry road.

In addition to the tread, the difference between summer and winter tires also lies in the tire’s rubber compound. The material of summer tires for SUVs is designed for warmer temperatures and is therefore harder. The rubber compound used in summer SUV tires is ideal at temperatures above 7°C.

At cold temperatures, the material of summer tires becomes brittle, which reduces driving comfort and makes them more susceptible to damage. In comparison, winter tires have more grip, which is advantageous in winter and on wet and slippery roads.

How to choose the right summer tires for suvs?

To help you choose the right summer tires for your SUV, you should pay attention to different factors to find tires you can rely on in summer road conditions.

Vehicle type

The size of your SUV is crucial, as the car's weight has a major influence on the choice of tires. Therefore, you need summer tires that are designed for the larger weight of an SUV compared to conventional passenger cars. The Nokian Tyres SUV summer tires are specially developed for SUVs and summer driving conditions.

Tire markings

Pay attention to tire markings for determining the size, load capacity class and speed class of your SUV summer tire. Tire markings help you find out which type of tire is ideal for your vehicle. EU tire markings provide additional information about the safety and fuel consumption of a tire in addition to the driving conditions the tire is designed for.

Tread depth

The central grooves of the tire play an important role in choosing the right SUV summer tire, as they can provide more grip on the road. Factory-new summer tires usually have a tread depth of at least 8 mm, which steadily decreases with driving.

Although the minimum value for tread depth is 1.6 mm, you should ensure that the tread depth is at least 4 mm to ensure that you can drive safely and reliably at all times. Drive safely even in poor road and weather conditions with Nokian Tyres SUV tires.

Tire age

Tires can also lose their properties as they age, so make sure that your tires have not exceeded their lifespan. You should break in brand-new tires within the first five years after they are manufactured. Once you have done that, the new set of summer tires can still be driven for about 6 years depending on mileage.

To get an idea of how old your tire is, you can look at the manufacturing date, which is printed on the side of the tire. However, as a general rule, you should remember that tires should not exceed a total lifespan of ten years.

Tire price

Also important when buying new summer tires is the price. Be aware that cheaper tires usually have a poorer quality and a reduced lifespan. Driving with poor-quality tires can also lead to increased fuel consumption.