It’s that time of year when more than a few people start saying, usually loudly, that they don’t need winter tires because they have an all-wheel drive vehicle. Make no mistake on what I am about
Motorists often wait for the first snowfall before winterizing their vehicle. Plan to winterize your vehicle now, before the snow flies — you will be glad you did.
6 Main things to keep in mind before heading out on the roads this winter.
When shopping for winter rubber, look for an Alpine pictograph (a snowflake inside a mountain) on the tire’s sidewall.
Make sure to get them on before the temperature drops below 7 C, or before the first snowfall.
Customers of Ford’s all-new all-wheel-drive 350 hp Focus RS will now be able to order a fully certified winter tire kit for great driving enjoyment in the snow. For customers in Canada, the package
Winter tires should be mounted on a dedicated set of winter wheels, whether its relatively inexpensive steel or fancy alloy rims. Besides the cost of mounting/dismounting your tires twice per year, ea
All-Seasons or No seasons as I like to call them don’t work that well in the summer, and don’t really work that well in the winter, so what season are they really good for?
Is it time for the rest of Canada to enforce a winter tire law?
Getting everything done on your car in advance helps ensure that an unexpected cold snap or snowstorm won’t leave you stranded.
Blizzaks were first introduced in Canada in 1992. In 2008 Quebec mandated the use of winter tires from December 15 to March 15 and they have gained traction (sorry) across the country to the point whe
Spring is finally here and it's time to change your winter tires to all-seasons or summers if you haven't already done so.
But I’m a big believer in having the proper tools to do the job — whatever that job is — and it’s my belief winter tires would go a long way toward alleviating most of these problems.
Most consumers have been oversold about how quickly winter tires will wear when run on hot pavement, writes John Mahler. Yes, winter tires do wear faster in the heat than all-season tires, but they do
It can be difficult to select the best winter tires to suit your needs.This guide will focus on the best winter tires available in Canada.
Our tire expert on the best rubber for F150, Subaru Forester
While we recognize the safety benefits of using winter tires, Intact Insurance offers discounts only for safety features or devices that are permanently installed in or on a vehicle.
Mandatory laws in Germany, Quebec prove their effectiveness
Here's a seasonal concern that can have just as much impact on your safety: winter tires.
You really cannot get a truck tire that works in the winter that is quiet.
