Frequently Asked Questions About Winter and All-Season Tires
While not mandated, winter tires are a must-have for those living in Grande Prairie, Alberta. The first snowfall of the year often means that temperatures will drop below freezing for an extended period and result in slippery driving conditions. Winter tires provide superior traction, braking, and cornering during those months so we recommend them to all our visitors.
When it comes to vehicle tires, most drivers should rotate their wheels approximately every 8-10 thousand kilometers. Some people like doing these types of maintenance procedures alongside an oil change or other service appointments while others may use the season changeover to rotate them.
The All-Season tire is a compromise intended to provide acceptable traits under a wide variety of conditions. However, it cannot be considered perfect at any one thing because its designs and compounds are tailored for summertime performance which gets mediocre in winter when compared with other types
of tires such as snow or ice tires.
We recommend that you have your tires inspected by a professional if they are wearing more than six months before replacing them. Tires wear differently depending on the type and conditions in which it is driven, so misaligned vehicles or worn vehicle parts may also cause premature wear to any tire even when regularly maintained with rotations every 8000 km's.
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The best way to make sure you have the correct pressure in your tires is by checking it with a tool. Pressure will vary on make/model and may change with plus-sized tires.
When in doubt look inside the driver's door jam for what the vehicle manufacturer recommends.
New tires should always be placed on the back of your car.
When replacing just two out of four, it's best to replace them on the rear of the vehicle.