Winter Tire Tips

Winter Weather Is Hard on Your Tires

When winter arrives, will you be ready? At the turn of fall into freezing temperatures and snowy road conditions, your tires will be working overtime. Make sure your car is ready for winter with these handy winter tire tips:

• Put tires on your vehicle designed for winter driving
• Inflate your tires 3-5 psi more than usual. Colder temps can interfere with your tire pressure. You can lose 1-2 PSI for every 12.2° C drop in temperature
• Check your tire pressure once a month
• Monitor your tread depth monthly
• Add studded tires if you drive on icy roads
• Get a wheel alignment to keep tires from wearing out

Summer tires aren't designed to withstand cold weather, and all-season tires don't beat tires made specifically for these types of conditions.

Did you know cold temperatures can make tires harden, reducing the amount of grip they have? Snow tires are built to withstand temperature drops better than standard tires. If you're looking for seasonal tires, we’ll help you find the right match for your ride. We even offer seasonal tire storage to make changing summer and winter tires easy.

We proudly serve Toronto, Etobicoke, Rexdale, and surrounding areas.

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Winter driving can be stressful enough. Factory Tire & Rubber Inc. wants you to have a safe and enjoyable driving experience. Visit us today, or call 416-744-1414 for more information.

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