All-season Tires

• Are winter tires worth it? How to put your best wheels forward in snow and ice

  In most of Canada, you need winter tires. But in a few cases, all-weather tires may also be an OK option.

  Consumer

  Nov 6, 2019
  
• Not so fast, Lethbridge: Don’t swap out your winter tires just yet

  A cold spell in the forecast means those winter tires may still be useful.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2019
  
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• Winter tires are the fastest growing tire category in Canada: Report

  According to a Tire and Rubber Association of Canada's 2017 report, winter tires are the fastest growing tire category in Canada.

  Consumer

  Nov 18, 2017
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• Are winter tires worth it? What Alberta drivers need to know

  According to tire experts, once the temperature drops below 7C, all-season tires lose their grip and braking distance is extended. Winter tires have a softer rubber, more treads and deeper grooves for better traction on snow and ice.

  Traffic

  Nov 2, 2017
• Is it safe to take off your winter tires in Alberta?

  For the time being, Junior says customers can get an appointment within 48 hours. But he is anticipating the big rush to hit any day now.

  Apr 3, 2017
• First Alberta snowfall prompts rush for winter tires

  Phones at tire shops around the city were ringing non-stop Monday. At the Kal Tire North Hill location, customers were being told there is a two to three week wait for appointments to install winter tires.

  Consumer

  Nov 2, 2015
• Is it time Ontario mandated snow tires?

  It’s the first major snowfall of 2014 and by the time the morning rush hour ended, Toronto police had dealt with over 100 accidents, and CAA had received over 1,500 calls for service.

  Weather

  Dec 11, 2014