INSTALL FOUR SNOW TIRES
To help maintain control and stability of your vehicle in slippery conditions, Transport recommends that snow tires should be installed in sets of four.
Vehicle handling will be improved when identical tires are installed on all four wheels.
As a tire wears, snow traction is reduced. Tires that are worn close to the tread-wear indicators have reduced traction and should not be used on snow covered roads or in severe snow conditions.
Mixing tires with different tread patterns, internal construction and size, degrades the stability of the vehicle and should be avoided.
Proper air pressure extends tread life, improves safety, and reduces fuel consumption - all vital factors in saving energy and protecting the environment. Tire pressure decreases as temperatures drop, so be sure to check the tire pressures at least once a month when tires are cold, preferably after the vehicle has been out all night.
Make sure there is a valve cap on the valve stem. The valve cap ensures that water will not enter to deteriorate the tire.
Tires marked with the pictograph of a peaked mountain with a snowflake meet specific snow tire traction performance requirements, and have been designated specifically for use in severe snow conditions.
If you intend to drive in severe snow conditions, install four snow tires on your vehicle that meet the new "snow tire" designation. Snow tires will assist you to control your vehicle in slippery conditions.
Tires marked "M & S" or "Mud & Snow" tires,also known as "all-season" tires continue safe all weather performance, but may not be suitable for severe snow conditions.
Wide, high performance tires, other than those that are specifically designed as snow tires, are not suitable for use on snow covered roads.
REMEMBER ALSO:
In addition to your tires, check to make sure all key parts of you vehicle - windshield wipers, lights, brakes, battery, belts, hoses, etc. are ready for winter.
Plan ahead by letting friends or family know where you're going, the route you're taking, and your expected time of arrival.
Make sure your exhaust pipe is clear of snow, start the vehicle, warm the engine, brush or scrape all windows of snow or ice and wait until they're fully defrosted.
try to remove piled snow out of the path of your vehicle before leaving - snowplowing through it could damage the undercarriage of your vehicle.
Don't let tailgaters bully you - drive at the speed that is appropriate for the road and weather condition.
Keep you lights on during grey winter days.
Leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front - the superior control provided by snow tires reduces the risk of skidding but, inevitably, not everyone on the road will be as well equipped and prepared as you.
To help maintain control and stability of your vehicle in slippery conditions, Transport recommends that snow tires should be installed in sets of four.
Vehicle handling will be improved when identical tires are installed on all four wheels.
As a tire wears, snow traction is reduced. Tires that are worn close to the tread-wear indicators have reduced traction and should not be used on snow covered roads or in severe snow conditions.
Mixing tires with different tread patterns, internal construction and size, degrades the stability of the vehicle and should be avoided.
Proper air pressure extends tread life, improves safety, and reduces fuel consumption - all vital factors in saving energy and protecting the environment. Tire pressure decreases as temperatures drop, so be sure to check the tire pressures at least once a month when tires are cold, preferably after the vehicle has been out all night.
Make sure there is a valve cap on the valve stem. The valve cap ensures that water will not enter to deteriorate the tire.
Tires marked with the pictograph of a peaked mountain with a snowflake meet specific snow tire traction performance requirements, and have been designated specifically for use in severe snow conditions.
If you intend to drive in severe snow conditions, install four snow tires on your vehicle that meet the new "snow tire" designation. Snow tires will assist you to control your vehicle in slippery conditions.
Tires marked "M & S" or "Mud & Snow" tires,also known as "all-season" tires continue safe all weather performance, but may not be suitable for severe snow conditions.
Wide, high performance tires, other than those that are specifically designed as snow tires, are not suitable for use on snow covered roads.
REMEMBER ALSO:
In addition to your tires, check to make sure all key parts of you vehicle - windshield wipers, lights, brakes, battery, belts, hoses, etc. are ready for winter.
Plan ahead by letting friends or family know where you're going, the route you're taking, and your expected time of arrival.
Make sure your exhaust pipe is clear of snow, start the vehicle, warm the engine, brush or scrape all windows of snow or ice and wait until they're fully defrosted.
try to remove piled snow out of the path of your vehicle before leaving - snowplowing through it could damage the undercarriage of your vehicle.
Don't let tailgaters bully you - drive at the speed that is appropriate for the road and weather condition.
Keep you lights on during grey winter days.
Leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front - the superior control provided by snow tires reduces the risk of skidding but, inevitably, not everyone on the road will be as well equipped and prepared as you.