Ángel Gaitán weighs in on the best tires: "They've been using them in Germany for years."

When it comes to fitting one tire system or another to their car , Spanish drivers often have doubts about which ones to install: summer, snow, all-season or off-road , among others.

Although, in many cases, everything depends on the season, for Ángel Gaitán, the best tires are all-season . Furthermore, Gaitán himself points out that this type of tire is commonly used in Germany, so he recommends using this type of tire in our country as well.

Why does Gaitán recommend these tires?

The renowned mechanic emphasizes that Spanish drivers must adapt to the climate, citing the rainy month of March as an example. According to Gaitán, these all-season tires are well-suited to these periods of heavy rainfall.

Furthermore, it is also specified that, in many cases, snow chains will not be necessary with these tires. Among the main characteristics of these tires, we find that their tread is deeper than that of summer tires, as well as the rubber compound being softer .

Where is it better to place new tires: front or rear?

Typically, all four wheels are not replaced at the same time, as wear varies depending on the vehicle's drive type. The drive axle wheels are the most subject to wear, so they should be replaced first.

If the car is front-wheel drive , it's recommended to move the rear tires to the front axle and install the new ones on the rear. This is because the rear wheels are at greater risk of punctures, reduce the possibility of aquaplaning, and minimize oversteer. For all-wheel drive vehicles, it's necessary to change all four tires simultaneously to ensure optimal performance.

These are the tires that the Benemérita mounts on its patrol cars.

When is a tire considered worn?

According to the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU), to determine whether it's time to change your tires, you need to look at the tread pattern. There are tread grooves in the grooves that indicate the minimum legal tread depth, which is 1.6 mm . If these grooves reach the surface, it means the tire is too worn and should be replaced.

Failure to change it in time not only increases the risk of driving, but can also result in a fine if a Civil Guard Traffic Unit officer detects wear during a check.