Everyone, I have bad news: It’s getting colder. At least for those of us up norththe heat of summer is always in our sight – we are facing the decreasing temperature of autumn and winter. But before you go Trade your existing car for something four-wheel drive, know you can do with what you have. Especially if you modify it.
Today, we are talking about cold weather car mods. Whether they’re for safety, for comfort, or just to make your life a little easier, there are plenty of modifications just for the cold of winter. Before we get completely in the snow, it’s time to ask yourself: what’s the best cold weather car mod?
For my pick, I’ll choose the easy one: snow tires. They may not be as luxurious as heated seats or remote starters, but they will make a significant impact on your car’s performance during the winter months. All-wheel drive can get you out of trouble, but the snow tires will also give you the traction you need to go – while also helping you turn and stop.
Why snow tires are so important actually less of their design, and more of their material: the rubber of snow tires is softer. Rubber, like many ductile solids, is harder when cold. This reduces grip, in part why your high performance summer tires feel slippery on even bone dry December roads. Snow tires are softer at first – they can tear themselves apart with summer use, but they’re perfect for colder months.
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For a cold-weather car mod, my pick is snow tires. But what’s yours? Do you have heated covers for your seat or steering wheel, or have you put a remote starter in your car to warm it up before you even open the door? Give us your best picks in the comments below, and we’ll collect our favorites tomorrow.
