Considering the winter weather we started seeing this week, it’s important that you invest in winter tires to keep you safe this season.
Snow aside, did you know that cold weather causes the rubber in summer and all-season tires to become hard and decreases traction? Not to mention, Ontario provides a fantastic incentive with the Ontario Winter Tire Discount. Since winter tires became mandatory in Quebec in 2008, the number of winter collisions have decreased - so we highly recommend you get some!
Winter tires are considered to be an added safety feature for your car. Need some convincing? Listed below and the top 5 reasons why you should invest in winter tires
Shorter Stopping Distance
When driving in cold weather conditions, winter tires can shorten the stopping distance of your car by up to 40 percent.
Advanced Rubber Compounds
The rubber compound in winter tires stays soft in freezing temperatures, resulting in better traction. Designers can use advanced rubber compounds to make the tire softer while maintaining tread stability and hysteresis.
Narrower Width
Your winter tires should be more narrow than your summer tires. This increases the pressure the tire exerts on surfaces, helping you drive through snow and reducing hydroplaning.
Grooves and Sipes
When a tire presses down on ice or snow, a water film is created. Winter tires have grooves and sipes, or small channels, that moves the water to the sides to allow the tire to keep in contact with the surface.
If you are thinking about investing in winter tires, you should consider the grade and model of the tire. Premium winter tires and economy-model winter tires differ in their rubber technology and tread design. Premium tires can offer drivers increased traction.
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