Service Tips and Advice It’s Time for Winter Tires
Winter begins at 7˚C If you call an insurance company looking for a quote on auto insurance, one of the key questions the agent will ask is if your vehicle will have winter tires installed. In some parts of Canada, winter tires are mandated by the provincial government. But regard- less of where of you live, most insurance companies offer discounts for swapping to specially designated tires during the winter. Why are winter tires better? Winter tires are specifically designed to excel in win- tery conditions such as snow, ice and cold temper- atures. They increase traction and help your vehicle brake, steer and accelerate with maximum safety. How are they different from other tires? Winter tires use softer rubber compounds that re- main flexible and grippy in cold temperatures. They also use deeper tread blocks with special patterns that clear snow efficiently as the tire rotates. Tires should be installed in match sets of four to achieve maximum effect.
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