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      • Winter tires keep their elasticity and grip at much lower temperatures. Wide, high-performance tires, other than those specifically designed as winter tires, aren't suitable for snow-covered roads. As a tire wears, it loses traction. Don't use tires that are worn close to 4 mm (5/32) tread depth on snow covered roads.
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  2. Tires that are worn close to the tread-wear indicators have less traction and shouldn't be used on snow-covered roads or in severe snow conditions. Don't use tires that have less than 4mm tread depth. Insurance companies may also give you a discount if you use winter tires.

  3. Under the Highway Safety Code, winter tires are mandatory from December 1 to March 15. Failure to outfit your vehicle with winter tires can lead to a $200-$300 fine, plus costs. Even though December 1 is the cut-off point, winter often comes sooner in La Belle Province, which means it helps to install those tires sooner rather than later.

  4. Transport Canada recommends using winter tires on all wheels for driving in cold, snowy or icy conditions. They provide better traction than all-season tires because they: are made of softer rubber, and. have more appropriate tread design.

  5. Oct 22, 2020 · Laws or no laws, most provinces and territories in Canada, vehicle and tire manufacturers, and the Canadian Automobile Association all recommend the use of winter tires. The material and...

  6. Mar 23, 2020 · Consumer Reports’ tests show that winter tires are better at starting in snow and stopping on ice than all-season tires – requiring 6.7 metres less to accelerate from 8 to 32 km/h on moderately packed snow and stopping 1.8 metres shorter on ice on average, respectively.

  7. Winter Tires (with recognised 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol) are mandatory for all motorised road vehicles from December 1st to March 15th. Failure to comply can result in hefty fines of $200 upwards along with additional costs and taxes.

  8. Feb 15, 2022 · Winter tires or chains are required on most routes in BC from October 1 to April 30. For select highways not located through mountain passes and/or high snowfall areas, tire and chain requirements end March 31.

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