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Transport Canada, the Automobile Protection Agency (APA) and the Rubber Association of Canada (RAC), have created a series of videos on the importance of winter tires.
This final video summarizes the importance of winter tires:
– Even at slower speeds, winter tires provide more control when braking and corner negotiation.
– Winter tires provide that extra margin of safety that is needed.
– The importance of four winter tires on any kind of vehicle.
– The need for balance all four positions on a vehicle.
Remember, if you do install winter tires on your vehicle, please contact the office as you may be eligible for the Winter Tire Discount.
Here are a few things insurance companies are advising to qualify for the Winter Tire Discount. Please note this varies from company to company:
1. All four wheels are to have winter tires.
2. At the present moment, only winter tires qualify. Not all weather and all season. If the tires you have are on all year, they are not considered winter tires.
You would not typically keep your winter tires on all year as this reduces the life of your winter tires and they are not meant for the temperatures that occur in the summer season, along with poor fuel economy.
3. True winter tires will have the mountain snowflake pictograph.
4. The tires themselves must not be older than six years. You will be asked when they were installed and/or purchased.
5. Retain your purchase and installation receipts.
6. The tires should be installed in November and remain on the vehicle until March/April, again depending on the requirements of the insurance company.
7. The discount varies, from 1-5%.
Feel free to contact the office to discuss whether your vehicle qualifies for the Winter Tire Discount.
Transport Canada, the Automobile Protection Agency (APA) and the Rubber Association of Canada (RAC), have created a series of videos on the importance of winter tires.
In this video, the comparison is with front wheel drive vehicles. Do you think that the make of the vehicle would have any impact? With front wheel vehicles, the comparison is made again with all four winter tires versus two winter tires.
Transport Canada, the Automobile Protection Agency (APA) and the Rubber Association of Canada (RAC), have created a series of videos on the importance of winter tires.
In video #4, braking and negotiating curves are demonstrated between a rear wheel drive truck and a sedan, comparing the performance between winter tires and all season tires.
We see here that a sedan with winter tires performs better than the truck with all seasons.
And again, the difference in performance between having four or two winter tires.
You may not qualify for the Winter Tire Discount from your insurance company if you only have two winter tires.
Photo courtesy of David Creixell Mediante
Transport Canada, the Automobile Protection Agency (APA) and the Rubber Association of Canada (RAC), have created a series of videos on the importance of winter tires.
In video #3, the demonstration involves two rear wheel drive vehicles one with and without snow tires comparing curve negotiation and braking.
The video also demonstrates the need for all four winter tires on your vehicle.
Winter Tire Demonstration – Module 3of 6
(Photograph courtesy of Ali Inay)
Transport Canada, the Automobile Protection Agency (APA) and the Rubber Association of Canada (RAC), have created a series of videos on the importance of winter tires.
In video #2 of this series, we see how winter tires perform versus all seasons with two all wheel drive vehicles, taking note of handling curves and comparing the distance after braking.
Winter Tire Demonstration – Module 2 of 6
Transport Canada, the Automobile Protection Agency (APA) and the Rubber Association of Canada (RAC), have created a series of videos on the importance of winter tires.
During the business week, we will be posting these quick videos to educate the public on the importance of winter tires.
Today’s video is an introduction to the series.
Winter Tire Demonstration – Module 1 of 6
Do you have winter tires on your vehicles? If not, take a look at why tires are an investment in you and your vehicle and can reduce your insurance premiums.
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