I live in Georgia, where we are luckily to get 2 snow days each winter. I don’t think we will invest in them, but I think anyone in New England should highly consider getting these tires. It’s so cool they look at animal feet to improve their product!
That is so interesting. I live in Florida now, but grew up in NY and really didn’t give much thought about snow tires then. But to look at nature is really smart. Thanks for sharing. Looks like it was very fun and informative!
How clever! I love that they’re using ideas from nature in designing their tires. I live in New England and drive a Subaru. I pretty much keep my snow tires on all year long!
Growing up I remember it was a ritual going with my dad to the tire garage and swapping out the tires for winter ones. We don’t since our winters aren’t so horrible, but it’s something to think about.
That must have been such a fun experience! Talk about adrenaline rush! I think tires are one of the cheapest ways to keep our families when you really think about it. I live in LA where weather is not as much of a concern but it’s still crucial to keep tires with good tread on our cars. There is just too much at stake if you don’t and I am not willing to risk that. LA drivers and the rain do not mix well at all yikes!
We normally don’t get a lot of snow around here in the winter, but last year we did. I have been thinking about getting winter tires for our vehicle this year. These sound like a great option!
Awesome post. Amazing how nature helps provide even things like helping to engineer safer tires. Would love to have a set on my cars for the upcoming winter. Thank you for sharing.
What a fabulous idea–using animals as inspiration for high quality products. I don’t really need snow tires where I live, but I like being prepared for anything!
I live in upstate NY (but came from Maine!!) and this is the first year I’ve decided just to go with my all weather tires on my SUV. Nope, not any more. I’m absolutely fascinated with the biomimicry and how that translated into the tire tread and surface and am going to go in to our nearest tire shop and check them out.
Were you scared at all, driving the two cars with different tires on the ice? It SOUNDS like fun, but once you’ve spun out for real, on an open road, I’m not sure I would have been up for the test drives, even in a controlled environment. I’ll get plenty of opportunity for that in the next few months.
Audrey – I was a little nervous about driving on the ice until I saw that you can’t really get any speed going. We never got above 12 mph, so we had plenty of time to stop!
Growing up in MN, you’d think I know more about this but I’ve never really thought about it. It does make tons of sense to change out your tires. Do you just store them the rest of the year?
Tires make a huge difference. My tires have gotten a little bare and I can definitely tell the difference when it rains or snows. I need to invest in some new tires.
This is so interesting. I don’t have to deal with any winter driving conditions here in Florida, but this must be a big help to those who live up North.
That is VERY interesting! It’s cool that they’re looking at the natural concept. We have to make sure that we have really good tires in the winter because we live in such a rural area with alot of hills and deep ditches. If you live in places where you’ll have lots of snow and ice, you for SURE need winter tires!
i bought a new set of tires in August and don’t plan to buy more… I’m glad you brought this up as I was thinking of going to the shop to ask them if mine are all weather tires… I should think so
This is really interesting and fascinating indeed! I love nature in every way and I never thought about the temperature making a difference. Thanks for the sharing this.
I live in Chicago and I have had some scary winter moments, so I know how important good tires are. It is so cool that they tested them on ice. Polar bears are so adorable I could look at them for days. lol
Masshole Mommh says
I live in New England and those sound like a really great tires. They sound like they will be perfect for the bad winter we are supposed to have.
Andrea Kruse says
That is fascinating! Nature really is the best engineer, isn’t it? Oh, and would LOVE to take a spin around on that trike. Looks like a lot of fun.
Raijean says
Yes, living here in Chicago, I know all too well about preparing for the winter. If you don’t invest at least get them checked.
Stefany says
This is truly interesting! I love that they looked to nature and animals to design the tires. I desperately need new tires myself.
Kecia says
I live in Georgia, where we are luckily to get 2 snow days each winter. I don’t think we will invest in them, but I think anyone in New England should highly consider getting these tires. It’s so cool they look at animal feet to improve their product!
Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says
So glad I just read this post! We are in the process of trying to figure out which tires to buy for my car. I will tell my hubby!
Stephanie Keeping says
Sounds like great tires. I hate driving on ice. 🙁
Liz Mays says
I get so nervous driving up north since winter tires aren’t really necessary where I live. These tires look awesome!
Jess Scull says
Living in New England myself, I have to have winter tires – It’s so important!
Jennifer H says
Wow – what cool information! We don’t have snow where we live, but it’s nice to know there’s safe tires out there.
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
That looks like a really fun event to be honest. We get some terrible winters here in Michigan.
Sue says
That is so interesting. I live in Florida now, but grew up in NY and really didn’t give much thought about snow tires then. But to look at nature is really smart. Thanks for sharing. Looks like it was very fun and informative!
Jeanine says
I would for sure if we had a car! I think it’s very important and hope others realize just how much so!
NJ @ A Cookie Before Dinner says
How clever! I love that they’re using ideas from nature in designing their tires. I live in New England and drive a Subaru. I pretty much keep my snow tires on all year long!
Debra says
Growing up I remember it was a ritual going with my dad to the tire garage and swapping out the tires for winter ones. We don’t since our winters aren’t so horrible, but it’s something to think about.
Valerie Remy-Milora says
That must have been such a fun experience! Talk about adrenaline rush! I think tires are one of the cheapest ways to keep our families when you really think about it. I live in LA where weather is not as much of a concern but it’s still crucial to keep tires with good tread on our cars. There is just too much at stake if you don’t and I am not willing to risk that. LA drivers and the rain do not mix well at all yikes!
Pam says
We normally don’t get a lot of snow around here in the winter, but last year we did. I have been thinking about getting winter tires for our vehicle this year. These sound like a great option!
Shell says
It would be fun to race around that rink! I never thought about the temperature making a difference.
Digna D. says
Awesome post. Amazing how nature helps provide even things like helping to engineer safer tires. Would love to have a set on my cars for the upcoming winter. Thank you for sharing.
Sara P. (@SensiblySara) says
We don’t get snow and ice (IF we do, the city closes) so I won’t be investing in Blizzak tires but I think they look awesome!
Catherine S says
This is really great information. I have never really though about different tire types. Here in Fl. I could use rain tires during hurricane season.
Crystal says
What a fabulous idea–using animals as inspiration for high quality products. I don’t really need snow tires where I live, but I like being prepared for anything!
Sara {Frugal Mama & The Sprout} says
very interesting! Technology based off nature.
Audrey at Barking Mad! says
I live in upstate NY (but came from Maine!!) and this is the first year I’ve decided just to go with my all weather tires on my SUV. Nope, not any more. I’m absolutely fascinated with the biomimicry and how that translated into the tire tread and surface and am going to go in to our nearest tire shop and check them out.
Were you scared at all, driving the two cars with different tires on the ice? It SOUNDS like fun, but once you’ve spun out for real, on an open road, I’m not sure I would have been up for the test drives, even in a controlled environment. I’ll get plenty of opportunity for that in the next few months.
Maureen Fitzgerald says
Audrey – I was a little nervous about driving on the ice until I saw that you can’t really get any speed going. We never got above 12 mph, so we had plenty of time to stop!
kristin says
So glad i dont have to deal with winter tires anymore. Very good info in your post. Thanks for sharing
Kendra says
Growing up in MN, you’d think I know more about this but I’ve never really thought about it. It does make tons of sense to change out your tires. Do you just store them the rest of the year?
Maureen Fitzgerald says
Hi Kendra – Yes, we just stick the tires up in the rafters of our garage when they are not in use.
mykidsguide says
Such an interesting idea to use animals for inspiration!
Amanda says
I just had new tires put on last week. For me I think it is worth it!
Esther says
Tires make a huge difference. My tires have gotten a little bare and I can definitely tell the difference when it rains or snows. I need to invest in some new tires.
Melinda says
thanks for all the information. I never really understood how tires would change with the seasons
Tracey says
Such an interesting post! Those tires seem awesome.
Tiffany (A Mom's Take) says
The weather never gets too bad here in Louisiana, but if I were driving somewhere that I needed good winter tires I’d for sure invest in them.
Kathleen says
This is so interesting. I don’t have to deal with any winter driving conditions here in Florida, but this must be a big help to those who live up North.
Christie says
That’s really great technology put into tires! I love the results you had
Debbie Denny says
That is really interesting. I believe in good tires no matter what.
Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says
That is VERY interesting! It’s cool that they’re looking at the natural concept. We have to make sure that we have really good tires in the winter because we live in such a rural area with alot of hills and deep ditches. If you live in places where you’ll have lots of snow and ice, you for SURE need winter tires!
Krystal's Kitsch says
I need new tires so this is helpful for me! Thanks for the tip.
Robin Gagnon says
That is a heck of a difference. I would definitely need the polar bear inspired tires 🙂
Amy Desrosiers says
Speaking of tires, I totally need some new ones. Hoping to start saving up for some soon!
Ann Bacciaglia says
Where i live you have to have good winter tires. We get a lot of snow and ice.
Eliz Frank says
i bought a new set of tires in August and don’t plan to buy more… I’m glad you brought this up as I was thinking of going to the shop to ask them if mine are all weather tires… I should think so
Tess says
I live in Iowa and know all about snow. It’s important to have good tires.
Amanda says
What a cool idea, using animals as inspiration. I grew up in Pittsburgh and winters were brutal. We needed good winter tires to travel!
Lisa Rios says
This is really interesting and fascinating indeed! I love nature in every way and I never thought about the temperature making a difference. Thanks for the sharing this.
Maggie says
This is so cool! We live in Ohio so we get our fair share of snow! I hate driving in it!
Edna Myers says
I love the nature inspired tires. Interesting facts about the Polar Bear and Gecko!
Jillian Fisher says
I live in Chicago and I have had some scary winter moments, so I know how important good tires are. It is so cool that they tested them on ice. Polar bears are so adorable I could look at them for days. lol