Sometimes it feels like winter is always around the next corner. When the time of year actually arrives, it’s vital that vehicle owners get their winter tires installed before it’s too late. The Reaume Chevrolet Buick GMC service and parts departments should be your first and last stop for finding the right set of tires to navigate snow-covered roads as safely as possible. Almost every driving safety study ever conducted has concluded that winter tires provide better grip and handling in winter driving conditions, making a tire swap appointment a critical annual task. Follow along with us while we walk you through the latest information about winter tires.
Why Winter Tires Matter in Ontario
The period between October and April can bring a variety of weather conditions to our area, many of which can make driving hazardous. Blowing or accumulating snow and freezing rain each present driving challenges that standard all-season tires simply aren’t designed to handle.
Winter tires are crucial in Ontario because the very rubber used to make them is different. The compounds are designed to remain soft and pliable at temperatures below the magic 7° C mark, where all-season tires lose effectiveness.
Get Winter Tires for Insurance Discounts
Everyone who drives on our roads needs to have a minimum level of auto insurance coverage. Those costs are creeping up each year. Some insurance providers offer some attractive discounts if owners can verify they have installed an appropriate set of winter tires and keep them on their vehicle for the prescribed time period. Reach out to your licensed insurance agent for more information.
Benefits of Approved Winter Tires
Just because all tires kind of look the same from a distance, it doesn’t mean all tires are the same, and they can be used interchangeably. The Reaume Chevrolet Buick GMC Service Department stocks, sells, and services many tire options designed to provide the best possible traction, handling, and braking distance for your vehicle, regardless of its make or model.
Our team of service experts can guide vehicle owners through the options that best suit winter conditions while staying within a budget. Buyers can ensure they are getting approved winter tires by looking for the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol on the tires’ sidewall.
Winter Tire Services at Reaume Chevrolet
Winter tire service at Reaume Chevrolet is more than just grabbing some tires off a shelf. After our service team helps a customer find the right set of winter tires, the highly-trained technicians will get to work mounting and balancing the tires as well as checking on the wheels’ alignment.
Make An Appointment To Have Your Winter Tires Installed Today!
Don’t wait until the snow hits the ground to have winter tires put on your car, truck or SUV. Available appointments will fill up very quickly, make yours today. If you already have a set of winter tires, bring them in to us so we can take a look at the treads to ensure they are in good shape for the coming winter season.