When the Canadian winter season comes, it’s important to re-evaluate how weather-ready your vehicle is for winter driving. Winter tires can help you deal with the weather conditions, such as ice, snow, or freezing rain that come with the cold weather in Saskatchewan. While some drivers choose all-season tires or all-weather tires there is a significant difference in comfort and control with using tires specifically manufactured for winter months.

Why Do You Need Winter Tires in Saskatchewan?

Winter tires, also known as snow tires, are specifically designed to thrive in the harsh cold conditions in Canada that tend to last for several months a year. Here are some of the reasons why you should invest in winter tires:

• Winter tires have aggressive tread blocks with many sipes, which create numerous smaller blocks to improve traction.
• They have a softer rubber compound which allows them to stay flexible even in frigid temperatures or rough road conditions, such as ice.
• Unlike all-terrain tires, winter tires reduce stopping distances on ice, snow, or cold pavements.

Factors to Consider When Buying Winter Tires

Here are several factors to consider when buying winter tires:

Durability

When buying tires, it’s important to consider their durability. For example, while mud-terrain are great for extreme off-road conditions, they may wear out faster than winter tires during the winter season because they are not designed for that condition. Other factors influencing durability include driver habits, road conditions, maintenance habits, and how often you use the tire. So, if you’re looking for snow tires that can at least last the entire winter season, be sure to consider all these factors.

Tread Design

When buying tires, it’s important that you check the tread design. Three critical aspects to consider include the tread depth, tread compound and tread pattern. Consult an expert to ensure you choose the right tire for winter. For example, perfect snow tires should have the proper tread blocks to provide a better grip when turning, which is why some models have lateral blocks.

Types of Tires

There are various types of tires that you can choose from, such as BFGoodrich tires, Maxxis, T-tires, Falken tires, Toyo tires, and Mickey Thompson. Choose one that best fits your jeep. Also, check for general qualities, such as flexibility, lateral stiffness, and grooves. For example, choose tires with large grooves for better off-road traction.

Tire Size

All season tires have the same size, whether winter or summer. Check your tire’s sidewall to see the code representing your tire size. You can ask an expert or mechanic to explain the numbers to ensure you buy the right tire for your vehicle.

Contact TreadNation Today!

At TreadNation, powered by FFUN Group in Saskatchewan, we provide you with both new and used vehicles, such as jeep wranglers, and also help you get great winter tires at a reasonable cost. We take care of everything from purchasing to installation. Visit us or call us for guidance on buying the right winter tires for your jeep or whichever type of car you have.