Despite the warm spells this fall, as temperatures cool across the nation heading into winter, we at Active Green + Ross Tire Centres want to remind drivers that it’s past time to start preparing for winter driving conditions and how to protect themselves, their families and fellow motorists. One of the most important steps? Switching into dedicated winter tires.
While it remains important to adjust driving habits to weather, according to Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) President Marc Brazeau, the single most imperative thing Canadians can do to protect themselves and their loved ones is transition to winter tires. The idea that all-season tires are as effective as winter tires is a dangerous misconception.
According to TRAC, in 2024 they found that 79 % of people who use winter tires say they believe the tires have saved them from a potentially hazardous situation from a loss of control or a collision.