Winter vs. Summer vs. All-Season Tires near Alexandria, VA
Your Subaru’s tires at your connection to the earth below. Because of this, it’s important that this link between you and the ground stays as strong as it can. That’s why we at Sheehy Subaru Springfield near Alexandria would like to tell you about seasonal tires!
Winter
Once winter makes its way into Virgnia, snow and ice will cover the roads. To prepare for this, you’ll want to have winter tires equipped to your car. These variants come with an increased number of slots and sipes, along with increased tread depth. This makes them more efficient at digging into the material below and maintaining a more solid grip. To further complement this, the rubber they are made of is softer than its counterpart, making it better able to conform to the cold conditions. You’ll want to avoid having them on in the summer though, since they’ll quickly degrade in warm weather as you travel across Highway 236.
Summer
When the snow melts and the temperature begins to rise, it will be time to make a stop by our Service Department. That’s because our team eagerly awaits to equip your vehicle with summer tires. Unlike their winter counterpart, they have an overall flatter surface that aims to have as much of the rubber touching the ground as possible. This makes them excellent in dry and wet conditions alike. They are also more elastic to boot, ensuring that they let the air inside comfortably expand. Beware of having them fitted to your vehicle in the winter however, as you will boast little to no grip.
All-Season
If you find the idea of swapping tires every few months to be tiresome, then we recommend that you check out all-season variants instead. These borrow features from their season-specific counterparts to create something that is the best of both worlds. Because of this, you can travel during all times of year without having to worry about decreased handling. However, if you live in an area that endures extreme weather conditions, then it may be best to spring for the respective tire variant instead. Otherwise, these should be more than suitable for your regular trips to Dora Kelley Nature Park. Schedule an appointment with us today!
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Quick and easy purchase.
Quick and easy purchase.
“ Chris Laporte was a great salesman! Quick and easy purchase. Test drive, and paperwork only took an hour. AJ/finance guy made it easy. Detail crew did a great job for delivery. Recommend to others ”
Very professional and helpful!
“ Very professional and helpful! Always leave with peace of mind. ”
Great and experienced service staff.
“ Great and experienced service staff. Trevor is the best! I love how they make appts and basically run on time. I have never been happier with my service team! Glad I found them! ”
Excellent
“ Shabir was by far the best sales person I’ve worked with. He made certain everything was perfect from the initial sales, to financing (AJ was great as well) and for the first service of the vehicle. Service Dept did an excellent job as well. Overall, the best car buying experience! Thank you Shabir! ”
Great staff, prices, and facility… will definitely be back.
this is your place
“ Quick drama-free sale and fair trade in. If you’re in the neighborhood in need of a new Subaru, this is your place. ”
Fast, efficient, and overall very professional
“ Fast, efficient, and overall very professional. Having access to a loaner car made life easier that day because it was a major service milestone. Phi Truong, service manager, was great. ”
Very Professional
“ Very professional! I was particularly impressed by the professional service provided by Ramon Machuca. He is the best sales person I have ever dealt with. Keep it up, Ramon. ”
Good and fast service
Great Experience
“ I had a great experience at Sheehy Subaru. My salesperson, Tony, was nothing short of amazing. He was so helpful and helped me get a good deal on my car and get in and out as quickly as possible. Definitely recommend! ”
Absolute great experience
“ Absolute great experience buying a new car from Chris LaPorte of Sheehy Subaru. He respected my time and wasn't pushy. Internet car dealers might be nice for shopping from home, but nothing beats having someone you can reach out to with a text message and getting a live person to respond. Chris was there with answers and helped me choose the right options for me. When it came time to take delivery, Chris came and picked me up at my house! Who else will do that for you? If you are looking for outstanding value in a new car and exceptional service, call my boy Chris LaPorte and check out the new Subarus. It's worth it! ”
5 Stars!
“ Friendly and good service ”
Extremely Helpful
“ Mark and the rest of the team were extremely helpful and explained everything I needed for my service and why. Will definitely be scheduling my next service with Sheehy. ”
Extremely Helpful
“ Mark and the rest of the team were extremely helpful and explained everything I needed for my service and why. Will definitely be scheduling my next service with Sheehy. ”
Great Customer Service
“ Great customer service! Great car buying experience. Very knowledgeable staff and no hard sell. ”
Positive Experience
“ Sheehy Subaru of Springfield is the only place we would ever purchase a Subaru. And we have purchased or leased six different Subarus from Sheehy. Every experience with this dealership, from sales to service, has been positive. Our most recent purchase occurred at the beginning of December. We purchased a 2023 Outback, Wilderness Edition. Our sales associate, Shabir Baba, assisted us in ordering our car, kept us updated on its status, and guided us through the final delivery and purchase. If you are considering purchasing a Subaru call Sheehy and ask for Shabir, you will not regret it. ”
Liked my experience
“ I liked my experience buying my new Impreza at this location with Jay. Not sure if it was because I didn’t go by myself and came with someone, but my experience felt good. When I drove off the lot I didnt have the feeling of regret or remorse. I didn’t have “oh god, what have I done.” The car was worth the money and I got a beautiful apple/cranberry color. Thank you Jay! ”
Friendly
“ ay was friendly, honest and professional. We found exactly what we were looking for at a decent price. ”
Best car buying experience
“ Shabir was amazing. He is very patient, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. This was my best car buying experience ever! I purchased a brand new Crosstrek and I love it. The General Manager Chris was superb as well. He honored our discount from the Subaru corporate office and was very professional and accommodating. AJ, the Finance Manager, was great, too. Nobody was pushy or put any pressure on me. They were just professional, informative and did what they could to make me happy and comfortable with my purchase. I highly recommend the Sheehy Springfield Subaru team. ”
“ Chris Laporte was a great salesman! Quick and easy purchase. Test drive, and paperwork only took an hour. AJ/finance guy made it easy. Detail crew did a great job for delivery. Recommend to others ”