Winter vs. Summer vs. All-Season Tires in Joliet, IL
Because they act as your direct connection to the ground below, the importance of your tires cannot be understated. With this in mind, our Service Department team at Thomas Nissan would like to inform you of the seasonal variants and how they can impact your rides.
Winter
The winter season can bring a variety of hazardous elements to the surrounding area. Snow and frost can begin to coat the road, with black ice being a common occurrence in Joliet. Because of this, it’s all the more important that you take every precaution when approaching your next adventure during this time of year. That’s why we offer winter tires, as they are excellently suited to handle these conditions. They come with a greater number of slots and sipes, allowing their surfaces to sink into soft materials below and attain a greater grip. The rubber they are made of is also more elastic, allowing them to conform to the road whenever necessary. However, because of these features, they will quickly degrade in the summer, so you will want to swap them out as it grows warmer.
Summer
Once the weather starts looking nice enough for a visit to Rainbow Beach Park, you’ll know that it is time to schedule a service appointment with us. That way, we can outfit your Pathfinder, Sentra, or Rogue with a set of summer tires. Unlike their cold-adjusted counterparts, these have an overall flatter surface. That way, they can more easily tackle wet and dry conditions alike, as more of the rubber is touching the ground. Additionally, they come made with sturdier materials. This is important because the air inside will expand in the heat, which can compromise the tire if not addressed properly. You will want to avoid using them across I-80 in the winter, as you will experience poor traction during this time of year.
All-Season
Does the thought of having to constantly swap out your tires sound too time-consuming to you? In that case, we’re happy to introduce you to all-season tires. These adopt the features of both of the other variants to allow for a more well-rounded experience. However, this does come with the caveat of not being as effective as the other tires are at their respective conditions. So when you face particularly harsh elements, you will want to opt for those. Otherwise, all-season tires are comfortably suited for mild weather elements. If you have any more questions, fill out an Ask a Tech form today!
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“ We had a wonderful experience with Zach. He was very informative and patient. The process was smooth and quick. Definitely recommend this dealership. Very happy with the service here! ”
“ Excellent service. Zachary took great care of us, explained all of our questions clearly, and supported us throughout the entire process. He got us an excellent deal. ”
“ (Translated by Google) Buying my new car was very easy thanks to Crystal, who gave me great advice throughout the entire process! (Original) La compra de mi nuevo auto fue muy sencillo gracias a Crystal que me asesorĆ³ muy bien en todo el proceso!! ”
“ Great service!!! My salesperson was Zach, he was professional, HONEST, patient and kindāhighly recommend him!!! ”
“ Ms. Rose at Thomas Nissan in Joliet was a dream!!! One of the best, seamless car buying experiences Iāve had. Iāve leased for 11 years so Iāve dealt with quite a few salespeople. Iāve been on a search for a 3rd vehicle for months now and nothing was adding up when I have a pretty good credit score. Having 2 vehicles already made the 3rd one not a necessity so price was the most important factor. Ms. Rose was the closest to what me and my husband wanted to pay. I walked in at 1pm and walked out with my Rock Creek Pathfinder at 2:30!!!!! Thank you so much Ms. Rose!!!!! ”
“ Zachary Goss was our sales rep and did and awesome work on getting us to walk out with a chevy Trax. Thank you! ”
“ Rose was amazing. She was super easy to work with, if youāre looking for a new or used vehicle this is definitely the place to shop at! ”
“ Vai was very professional and answered all of my questions. He was very honest and friendly. Definitely recommend!! ”
“ Had a great experience working with Vai and Zach at the dealership. Both were professional, helpful, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. They answered all my questions, made everything smooth, and never made me feel pressured. Excellent customer service and communication from start to finish. Definitely recommend asking for Vai and Zach if youāre looking for a great car-buying experience!ā ”
“ Thomas Nissan of Joliet!!!! Came in feeling sad came out with a big smile. ROSE, Vinceās, And Bo help me with everything and wasnāt letting me leave with out a smile on my face thank you guys for everything and thank you for the opportunity to share this amazing opportunity with you guys. Thank you for my new ride ā¤ļø ”
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“ Rose my sales lady was wondering and so was the manager I've bought at least six cars from here and two were from rose I was in and out fast with exactly what I wanted they kept everything in my budget and affordable with warranty included i couldn't be happier with my experience with Rose and Bo and Aaron ”
“ Bought a brand new Nissan Versa from Zachary G. And had a wonderful experience! He made the process easy. Worked with Bo on financing and coverage options and he got me a great deal, even took off the travel deductible :) ”
“ Crystal P. Is the associate that we dealt with . We bought a new 2026 Nissan Murano . Crystal was very professional and courteous . If we were buying another vehicle , we would be honored to deal with her . She made the car buying an easy situation . ”
“ Great service center, Always in and out! Melissa is Amazing, very helpful and knowledgeable! ”
“ Zac helped me so much even tho I didnāt have any credit score he will get you right šš ”
“ Good price and salespersons. Zachary Gross was great to work with ”
“ Terrific experience with these guys. Product specialist Zack took us through the process with honesty and integrity, answered all of our questions and went out of his way to make sure we were happy. We ended up with a great deal. Highly recommend Thomas Nissan. ”
“ Its a nice place. And helpful, my bad, I'm giving 5 stars the car runs great and has a good color ”
“ Zachary goss Zachary was great picking me up and greeting me sole me a car and he was professional with me I appreciate him ”
“ I have purchased from here a few times. Today I had a sales man named Elliot, he went the extra mile today on my purchase for a Rouge SV. Very happy with the service and purchase made. ”
“ Crystal Ponce, who was the one that helped my husband, was really helpful, and nice. She is very professional, helped him decide the best car for him,and she worked quick. We are very thankfulš ”
“ On 4/26 I stopped at Thomas Nissan just to look at a vehicle and I met Zachary. He showed me several vehicles and I chose the one that I liked. He made my experience very simple and easy. I would highly recommend Zach to anyone looking for a vehicle! I would definitely send anyone to Zach that is looking for a vehicle! Well done. ”
“ Just purchased a new car with Zach and he was so nice and helped me a lot ! Very friendly place and I would definitely recommend him! I left very happy! ”
“ Rose was awesome she had lots of information about the vehicle and she also got me a great payment as well. ”
“ Rose was so kind and worked with us with no pressure . If youāre looking for a car, stop and see her. ”
“ (Translated by Google) Crystal Ponce provided excellent customer service and helped me a lot with my questions, as it was my first time buying a car. (Original) Crystal ponce excelente atenciĆ³n al cliente me ayudo mucho con mis dudas siendo mi primera vez comprando un carro. ”
“ Had a great experience purchasing a car here fantastic customer service crystal is a great sales person ”
“ Come see rose tell her Xavier recommended you ”
“ Zachary was great to work with, he explained the whole process and made our experience very smooth. Would definitely recommend! š ”
“ Had a great experience buying a new vehicle today. Zach and Steve were able to work with me to find the truck I wanted. The deals on Nissan vehicles make it a wonderful time to buy. Bo was able to walk me through all of my financing options and was able to find me a fantastic rate that worked for me. Everyone was wonderful to work with. Additional items were suggested but no pressure to buy things that I was not interested in purchasing. ”
“ Highly recomend Rose, she helped mi a lot to get an awesome deal. ”
“ Rose is awesome! I buy all my cars from her!! ”
“ Thank you for hospitality, I love working with Ms Rose at Nissan in Joliet ”
“ Crystal ponce is very professional and attentive.Answered all questions and concerns we had about the car. ”
“ As a first time car buyer I had a terrible time at another dealership where I was subjected to several high pressure car dealership tactics. But then I found a nice used 2021 Kia Seltos S online and decided to give it another shot with Thomas Nissan of Joliet. When I got there I met Zachary Goss the sakes representative. He treated me completely differently then the other dealership. He didn't push the sale and talked to me about the packages. He was willing to negotiate and work with me on a couple of items I had with the car. Overall completely satisfied. I would recommend Zach if you need to purchase a car. ”
“ 4.5 Stars! Eliot was great in helping us get a used Rav4. The reason my rating lost half a star is because the inside was not detailed clean when we left after being there for almost 4 hours. Staining on the ceiling mostly. Other than that and how long we had to be there, they worked with us on pricing and other things we needed to get the deal done. They checked in with us the day after to see if we had concerns. They definitely want to make their customers happy! I wouldn't buy a Nissan personally but they will work with you on other used vehicles. Nice dealership. ”
“ Zach was great, Helped me with my kia k5 on getting on he was very helpful and always making sure I understood what was he was saying ”