All-Season Tires

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All-season tires are also called all-weather tires. All-season tires can be used for driving both in summer and in winter.

They are a balance between the properties that are required in different weather conditions. The properties of all-season tires may not be sufficient for all of the demands placed on the tire at all times of the year.

Very good winter tires are more efficient on snow and ice. Summer tires have, for example, better grip in wet conditions (except when temperatures are below approximately 7° C (44.6 °F)) and shorter braking distance in warmer temperatures.

All-season tires are marked with the -M+S- symbol. All-season tires that have exceptionally good winter properties are also marked with the snowflake symbol.

Fig 1: Identifying M+S-Symbol On Tire Sidewall

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Manufacturer names such as "All weather" or "All Season" such as special weather symbols (snow flake, leaf, sun, and rain drops) on the tire sidewall indicate all-season tires.