Carol Hochu: The Winter Tire Advantage

Traction and stopping ability far outweigh cost considerations during the cold months.

We’re now well into autumn and soon our collective thoughts will be turning to winter, and with winter comes the seasonal tire changeover.

Even with the challenges faced by Canadians and the economy—inflationary pressures, rising gasoline prices, and softening growth (all of which could put a damper on the purchase of new winter tires), winter tires still provide drivers with road safety advantages that go well beyond cost consideration, and represent a key road safety element not just for the drivers who choose winter tires, but for all traffic participants. …

Source: Autosphere