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Winter Tires

Winter Tires Shop in Rosedale, ON

All it takes is one skid on an icy road for Canadian drivers to start wondering, “What are the best winter tires for my vehicle?”. Winter tires are a crucial safety feature when it comes to winter driving in Ontario. But not all winter tires are the same.

If you’re looking for the best winter tires for your SUV, light truck, or passenger car, McPhail Auto can help. We have a wide array of winter tires for sale. Our tire experts can give you the information you need to figure out which is the best winter tire for you.

Are winter tires necessary?

Many Canadian drivers ask this question every year around November. And many want to use all-seasons throughout the winter. At McPhail Auto, we don’t think this is a very good idea. Despite their name, all-season tires aren’t suitable for all four Canadian seasons- specifically not for our extreme winter road conditions.

All-season tires begin to lose their capacity to grip the road once the temperature drops to seven degrees Celsius. This is a mild temperature for a Rosedale winter’s day, or even somedays in late autumn. Given the varied temperature changes throughout the seasons, it’s important to switch to winter tires before the really cold weather hits.

Winter tires are engineered differently and have different tread designs.

Winter tires are manufactured using different rubber compounds compared to other tires. They also have special tread patterns and designs, as well as siping, to provide traction even in extreme cold. It’s also important to buy the best snow tire for your vehicle. The best winter tires for a truck may not be the best for a hatchback, for example.

Another consideration is whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, or four-wheel drive, as this can also affect which winter tire is best suited to you. The tire experts at McPhail Auto can suggest the best winter tires for your vehicle and driving style.

What about all-weather tires?

All-weather tires are not the same as all-seasons. All-weathers are rates for winter driving in Canada. You can tell because all-weathers are embossed with a snowflake pictogram that denotes this. Having said that, not all-weather tires necessarily offer the same features as some winter tires, so understanding the differences is important as you consider which tires are best for your specific needs.

McPhail Auto has the best winter tires for sale in Rosedale, ON

There’s no need to keep looking for the best winter tires in the Rosedale area. Just come to McPhail Auto. We sell the best winter tires for SUVs, sedans, coupes, trucks, and more.

To get a quote on a set of winter tires, please click here. To learn more about winter tires, or any of our other products and services, please contact us via our website or call 905-545-6240

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