Winter vs. Summer vs. All-Season Tires near Oswego, IL
Depending on the time of year, the tires your vehicle sports can either provide you with a comfortable cruise or a jagged trip full of twists and turns. We here at Gerald Subaru of North Aurora would like to inform you on the various season-specific iterations that you can choose from to enhance your control over the roads ahead!
Winter Tires
With winter, comes a white blanket of snow and ice. While beautiful, these elements can prove to be quite a hassle for drivers, as they can greatly reduce your traction on Chicago Road. To combat this, consider equipping your model with a set of winter tires. That’s because these components sport increased tread depth, as well as a greater number of slots and sipes. This allows the surface of the tire to sink into the soft material below, granting you a steadfast grip. Furthermore, they are composed of a softer rubber which allows it to conform better to freezing temperatures. However, you’ll find that in the warmer times of year, these tires will degrade much more quickly than they normally would.
Summer Tires
The time after winter can bring many things, whether that be shining rays that make for excellents trips to the beach or intense storms you have to stay sheltered for. Regardless, you’ll likely find yourself requiring a set of summer tires to help endure the elements, which you can find at our dealership's location. The seasonal variants opt for the opposite strategy of their winter counterparts, electing to feature a more flat surface. This allows you to maintain a solid grip in dry and wet conditions alike, so you can continue making consistent journeys to Fox Bend Golf Course without worry. However, beware of utilizing these during the winter, as you will find yourself with significantly less control of your model in wrong conditions.
All-Season Tires
Having the swap between winter and summer tires improves your efficiency, but can prove to be somewhat time consuming. For that reason, consider opting for all-season variants if you would like to find a solid middleground. These iterations essentially infuse the strategies of the season-specific variants so that it can provide optimal levels of handling during any time of year. However, if you encounter extreme conditions, you will want to equip the respective tire to get the job done. If you have any more questions, direct them toward our friendly staff today!
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Super friendly and knowledgeable staff
All around great atmosphere
“ All around great atmosphere and service - I will be back! ”
Staff was courteous
“ Staff was courteous and did the job quickly and efficiently! ”
Quick and easy visit
“ Quick and easy visit. Service advisor kept me updated on what services were being done. Comfortable waiting area. ”
Stellar customer service as always!!
“ Stellar customer service as always!! George in Parts, and Martin, Jerry, and Steven in Service took great care of us in replacing a flat tire. The efficiency, professionalism, and courtesy shown by all departments at this dealership make it a standout. Their employees take pride in their quality product and it shows. They go out of their way to make sure their customers are happy. ”
Always exceptional service
“ Always exceptional service. Daniel and Mike were great to work with! ”
Always pleased with the service
“ Always pleased with the service and the great costumer service from all employees. Satisfaction guaranteed every time I go for any service. Appreciate immensely how everyone works here and that this is a place you can trust with confidence, thanks a lot!! ”
I don't trust anyone else to service my car!
“ My family has been buying cars from the Gerald Auto Group since the mid-90's and our cars are always serviced with the location at which they were purchased. That having been said, my recent service call with David Gonzales was very positive, although the news I received was not. Due to poor alignment, my tires wore unevenly so that they could not be rotated as I had requested. David brought out quotes for new tires (they don't carry the suggested tire in stock - not surprisingly, nobody does!) and was very helpful with additional places to purchase new ones. I'll be back for the service department to re-align my 2010 Legacy once I've gotten new tires. (Yes, I'm on a budget, so I'll do some online shopping before I order those pricey new shoes!) These guys always do the best work, and I feel confident that the work is done right the first time. I don't trust anyone else to service my car! ”
Excellent service
“ Excellent service. They listen and no high pressure sales. My "Bubba the Outback" gets taken care of. Excellent staff, always nice. ”
I'm excited to be in the Subaru family, and the Gerald family
“ Today I had the pleasure of purchasing a used Subaru Legacy from Gerald with the assistance of Nichole, as well as Devin. Some of the best practices they apply to customer experience is second to none - when you walk in their showroom every staff member greets you and makes it a point to ensure you feel welcomed. They display and truly embodie a team approach to making sure you are in the best hands. Thanks for all of the water, as well as good food options. If you are looking for a new or used Subaru, place your trust in these folks, they will work to get you what you want and will make it an enjoyable and informative experience from start to finish. I'm excited to be in the Subaru family, and the Gerald family. These folks truly care, and it shows from the moment you arrive on their lot. ”
i would recommend 10/10 to anyone looking for a car.
“ i had an amazing experience at the dealership i ended up getting my dream car and the sales person was amazing Denzel was awesome i would recommend 10/10 to anyone looking for a car. any questions i had he answered them perfectly it was awesome ”
Michael Berry was excellent.
“ Michael Berry was excellent. He kept me totally up dated on all aspects of my car service appointment. He is an outstanding communicater and I would rate him a 10. ”
The service team is knowledgeable and courteous.
“ The service team is knowledgeable and courteous. The representative even walked me to the car and opened my door for me. I have been searching for my car following service at other dealerships. I also enjoy the hot tea and snacks. : ) ”
Everything went smoothly and efficiently.
“ I dealt with Michael Barry. Went in for my 10k service. Everything went smoothly and efficiently. ”
I was truly glad to have purchased a Subaru.
“ Mark Jillich squeezed me into the schedule to take a look at a used vehicle I had purchased. He gave me peace of mind by explaining the details of the visit thoroughly. After visiting, I was truly glad to have purchased a Subaru. ”
“ Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. As a woman I find that no one talks down to me or makes me feel like an idiot when I bring my car in for an issue. Great coffee, nice atmosphere and pet friendly. Had adoptable dogs on site on day of appt.. doesn't get any better than that! ”