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Winter is just around the corner: safety on Ilm's streets comes first!
The Ilm district is preparing for winter road conditions. Workshops are well booked for tire changes in October.
Winter is just around the corner: safety on Ilm's streets comes first!
The Ilm district in Thuringia is well prepared for the upcoming winter challenges. The workshops are already in full swing in October and numerous drivers have booked appointments to change their tires. How insuedthueringen.de reports, the workshops benefit from timely preparation for snow, black ice and frosty temperatures.
The master mechanic Nadin Gieße from the ATU branch in Arnstadt has a lot to do because not all drivers in cities like Ilmenau, Geraberg and Neustadt have winter tires installed. Despite the milder weather, it is important to prepare for winter road conditions in order to get through the cold season safely.
Changing tires: An important matter
The decision to use winter tires cannot be emphasized often enough. In Germany there is no legal requirement to have winter tires, but it is necessary to drive your vehicle safely even in winter conditions. This means that drivers should use the “From O to O” rule (October to Easter for winter tires) as a useful guide, even if it is not binding, as is the case sixt.de notes.
Installing winter tires is a quick process: in Ilmenau, most tire changes take no longer than 30 minutes. If you decide to make an appointment, you can have your tires changed at, for example, the Lieder Service & Spare Parts Store or at Kali Customs. The price of changing a tire starts at 20 euros, although other services such as waste tire disposal and storage are available for around 8 and 20 euros werkstars.de notes.
Winter tires and safety
If you are still hesitant, you should be aware that the grip of summer tires decreases significantly in winter road conditions. Experts recommend switching to winter tires at temperatures below 7 degrees Celsius. Because the cold months not only bring snow, but also lots of black ice and frosty roads. A good tread depth is also a safety aspect - winter tires should be replaced from 4 mm onwards.
Conclusion for all drivers in the Ilm district: Now is the perfect time to take care of changing tires and increase safety on winter roads. The sooner you act, the more stress-free you can enjoy the cold season.