Tires

NewsHyundai’s Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Winter Tires
Hyundai may just have found the next great thing in winter tire technology. Together with sister company Kia , it has developed tire-integrated “snow chains” that provide extra grip and promise to make winter driving safer. Essentially, shape memory alloy modules are located inside the wheel and tire. When the …
TiresIs Climate Change Making Winter Tires More Vital? Survey Says Yes
Extreme winter weather events related to climate change have made winter tires more important than ever according to 76 percent of Canadian motorists polled by the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC). “It seems Canadian drivers are recognizing the changing weather patterns brought about by climate change,” says TRAC …
TiresWhere and When Are Winter Tires Mandatory in Canada?
Canadian drivers know the value of winter tires, even those who are not legally required to put them on their vehicle during the cold season. A 2020 survey commissioned by the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada revealed that 72 percent of vehicle owners across the country now opt for …
TiresBest Winter Tires for 2023-2024: Top Picks and Recommendations
Depending on where you live in Canada, winter tires may or may not be mandatory for a certain part of the year. Regardless, they have proven to outperform all-season and all-weather tires when temperatures drop below 7 degrees Celsius. And if you need a new set, it’s best to shop …
TiresAll-Wheel Drive vs. Winter Tires: Which One is Best?
Winter tires are mandatory in Quebec (Dec.1-Mar.15) and British Columbia (Oct.1-Apr.30), but not in other Canadian provinces. And yet, their safety benefits over all-season tires have been demonstrated many times over. Now, a lot of drivers across the country are arguing that all-wheel drive is more effective than winter tires …
TiresWinter Tire Usage Outside of Quebec is Increasing
Outside Quebec, where winter tires are mandated by law, winter tire usage is up from 65 percent last year to 69 percent this year, according to a new Leger survey commissioned by the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC). In fact, 7 percent of drivers in the rest of …
TiresTop 10: Best Winter Tires for Cars and Small SUVs, 2021-2022
Setting up our winter tire evaluations at the end of last winter wasn’t easy due to the various COVID-19 measures. With a curfew still in effect, we had little time during the day to get to our locations. Furthermore, we had to move some of the testing to the Outaouais …
Tires8 Great Tips and Reminders for Winter Tire Buyers
October is typically a good time to perform fall maintenance and prepare your vehicle for the cold season, including scheduling an appointment to have your winter tires installed. Car owners in need of a new set of tires shouldn’t waste any time, especially this year. As previously reported, the tire …
TiresWinter Tires to Cost Way More This Year
Winter tires coming from Asia will likely cost 10-15 percent more this year due in part to ongoing global shipping challenges. “We’re going through a perfect storm,” says David Giguère, Vice President at Groupe Touchette. “After COVID-19, production halts and the increased costs of materials, we must now deal with …
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