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DON'T GET CAUGHT!!!

Four reasons to change over to winter tires.

Fall foliage has started to appear, heavy coats are taken out of storage and home heating is about to be turned on, unmistakable signs that winter is just around the corner. An autumn yard clean up and taking out your warm garments is surely one way to prepare for the cold, but don't forget that your car also requires special attention at this time of year. In fact spring and fall represent key seasonal car maintenance periods that include more specifically your seasonal tire change.

1. Less Wait
Although it would be great to get a garage appointment with a snap of the fingers, unfortunately booking can become quite complicated once the seasonal tire change rush begins. More often than not you end up at the bottom of a long wait list and have no choice but to finally accept the first time slot available regardless of convenience. Why wait? Even if the insurance don't mandate your winter tires to be installed until November (Mandatory installation dates vary depending on which insurance company), nothing prevents you from changing over sooner to beat the long garage waiting lines.. By booking now you ensure your appointment fits into your schedule.

2. Greater Choice
If your car needs a set of winter tires, definitely avoid putting off such a purchase since your personal safety is clearly at stake. That being the case it is obviously preferable to shop for tires in the early fall to benefit from an optimal tire selection.
The market does offer a wide selection. Still not all tires are necessarily right for your vehicle and your driving style or needs. This being said, never settle with "whichever is left" that downplays the importance of the choice you need to make. (There will be a limited supply of tires due to Covid19) By shopping early it becomes that much simpler to find those tires that are most appropriate for your vehicle. Nokian Day (#1 winter tire on the market) Friday October 4, 2020 Spin & Win prizes available with the purchase of a set of Nokian tires!

3. No Nasty Surprise
Even if your insurance company has set deadline (Varies between insurance companies) to have winter tires installed out of a concern for driving safety, the weather can very well have its own schedule in mind. It can snow as late as January, but October can also come with a nasty surprise of its own.
The fact of the matter is Mother Nature is unpredictable. Weather conditions being what they are, your best option to avoid being caught off guard is simply doing a seasonal tire change earlier in the fall.
Unlike summer tires that harden when the temperatures drop below 7˚C, winter tires feature a rubber gum composition with an enhanced road grip that reduces by 25% the braking distance. This means that your driving performance will be unaffected when temperatures plunge in the fall.

4. Covid19
With all the uncertainty of the Covid19 pandemic, there are a shortage of tires from the manufacturers. Also another Province shut down is a possibility, so don't get caught unprepared.
Yes, but...
I really want to avoid premature winter tire wear!
That's understandable. Many drivers put off having their winter tires installed out of concern for premature tire wear. However to delay switching simply translates in additional summer tire wear. All in all it is best to change over to winter tires in the early fall because they preform significantly better when temperatures plummet.

I'm Going on a Trip!
In line with premature tire wear concerns, you may be tempted to delay a seasonal tire change till you get back from that lengthy road trip to a place where winter tires were not a requisite. But keep in mind that the weather at the time of your setting off may be radically different when you return. Temperatures swings can be quite sudden and it is always better to plan ahead than to get caught in hazardous road conditions.
In short, while you can have winter tires installed in November, it's strongly recommended to have this change done earlier in the fall. Booking an appointment will be much less of a problem, just like having installed on your vehicle those tires best suited to your driving performance expectations and your need. Avoiding nasty weather surprises is an added bonus. Better safe than sorry when it comes to road safety. Come and meet with us in store or call now to obtain the most reliable tips from our experts.

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