Drivers, including those with modified car insurance, could reduce their chances of being involved in an accident by fitting cold weather tyres, it has been claimed.
TyreSafe has pointed out that Department for Transport statistics for 2007 show slippery surfaces played a role in 55 per cent of traffic collisions where the state of the road was a factor.
In light of this, the group stated motorists should think twice about driving round on the same tyres all year.
Chairman Rob Beddis said it made sense to use tyres which had been specially designed to cope with icy and snowy conditions.
He stated: "With temperatures frequently below seven degrees C in the UK over winter, particularly in rush hour when the traffic is at its heaviest, cold weather tyres offer a sensible alternative."
Previously, TyreSafe recommended motorists should check the tread depth on their tyres at this time of year to ensure they have enough grip on slippery surfaces.
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