‘Tis the Season to Think Snow Tires
OK Tire’s Kevin Grose – photo 250 News
Prince George, B.C. – Starting today, winter tires are required on many of B.C.’s highways.
And even if you only plan on driving in and around the city, they come highly recommended.
Owner/Manager Kevin Grose with OK Tire, recommends purchasing winter tires over all seasons.
“Your braking’s improved, your traction, they’re all around better. The difference is like night and day.”
As for when to buy them, he says they should typically be purchased every four to five years depending on how much you drive.
“For travelling salesmen or people on the road a lot they’ll get a couple of years out of them. But typically you can expect to get 50,000 kilometres out of a set of winter tires.”
Grose also says to be sure to purchase a set of four.
“You shouldn’t, especially on a front wheel drive, run just two on the front. It’s actually dangerous with no traction on the back tires.”
And for those heading out on the province’s highways the Ministry of Transportation says winter tires have been defined as those labelled with either the winter mountain/snowflake symbol or the mud and show designation.
Winter tires must also be in good condition with a minimum tread depth of 3.5 mm.
For more information on provincial regulations check the following link: http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/SeasonalDriving/winter-tires-chains/index.html
Comments
These folks sure helped me out, getting the right tires for my vehicle. Fun place, too.
Grizzly2…do you own the place or work there? If a tireshop is a ” fun place ” , i’m thinking you own the place or else you need to get out more.
Yes indeed and don’t think its too early! Don’t be one of those, wishing they had! The rush will be on as soon as it starts snowing. Good luck then trying to find a shop that isn’t overwhelmed.
Actually, I saw snow today!
Any temp below 7C results in poor performance for “all season” or hi-perf tires.
Change over early is just common sense…..oh wait.
Kevin has mounted more tires than the average dude has mounted…
Kevin runs a good honest shop, and that more than anything is why his family has had a thriving business for the last 50-years in town.
‘The Ministry of Transportation says winter tires have been defined as those labelled with either the winter mountain/snowflake symbol or the mud and show designation.
Winter tires must also be in good condition with a minimum tread depth of 3.5 mm.’
So does this mean that ICBC has the same opinion regarding liability in an accident? ie. if I am rear-ended by someone with snowflake rated non-studded winter tires and I have studded winter tires (and can therefore slow down more quickly) who is at fault?
“Who is at fault”
The one who rear ends you!
The person hits you from behind is always at fault.
No Navig, I am a satisfied customer. Judging by your comment perhaps a happy pill is needed.
They even fixed my crappy daytons.
Lildigger, that was hilawious!
25 years running all seasons without any trouble before trying studded snows. Most problems are with the drivers. Good snow tires really help bad drivers.
But of course, best practices are only applicable to others.
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