Drivers across Ontario have had to contend with severe winter weather over the past week and while the storm has passed, a Kitchener driving instructor says it’s never too late to brush up on your winter driving skills. Mick Sayer is the president of Advanced Road Craft, which offers courses […]
Anyone living in a winter climate who has entertained more than a passing fantasy of winning a rally stage is familiar with the reflected glory of studded tires. With gleaming metal claws gripping ice and snow, studded rubber is presented as the ultimate when it comes to control and performance […]
You may feel safe, secure, and even a little smug driving around with four winter tires. But if they’re the same ones you’ve been using for a few seasons, you may notice a little less grip than before. How long should snow tires last,, and how can we get the […]
January 2, 2019 (TORONTO) – It is back to work for many people today and while many of us have made resolutions for the New Year, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) encourages everyone to put safety first. An easy resolution to make, and keep, is to focus our attention on […]
TRAC’s 2018 Canadian Consumer Winter Tire Study shows that 80 per cent of winter tire owners believe driving a vehicle equipped with winter tires has saved them from being involved in a potentially hazardous driving situation such as loss of control or a collision. The Study also found that 76 per cent of Canadian […]
You’re forgiven if you’re sick of hearing about snow tires this time of year. It seems to be a popular topic with plenty of advice to go around, and while more Canadians have gotten the message on the need for four purpose-built winter tires for their vehicles, there are still […]
If you made a list of words that pop into your head when you think of Canada, winter might just come ahead of politeness, beavers and hockey. But in some of the places with the lousiest winters, there are still Canadians who don’t drive with winter tires. In a recent survey by […]
It’s never too early to talk about winter tires in Canada. While most of September is still technically summer, some parts of Canada have already experienced snow — and more is on the way in the coming months. One particular category of winter tires gaining popularity, with more manufaturers offering […]
Is it okay to keep your winter tires on in the summer? I’d rather not spend the money for two sets of tires. − Jennifer Winter tires are designed and built to perform a single task, which is to offer a superior, safer driving experience during the frosty months. While […]
You may not be able to do anything about the potholes that are shredding tires and wrecking wheels after an unusually long winter — and our legislators may not be inclined to fix the roads — but you still can protect yourself from roadside flats and expensive repairs. First, figure […]
