{"id":3333,"date":"2023-01-23T09:52:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T09:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brucestewartautorepair.com.dream.website\/?p=3333"},"modified":"2025-07-28T16:01:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T16:01:48","slug":"snow-is-on-the-ground-are-your-winter-tires-up-to-snuff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brucestewartautorepair.com\/snow-is-on-the-ground-are-your-winter-tires-up-to-snuff\/","title":{"rendered":"Snow Is On The Ground! Are Your Winter Tires Up To Snuff?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The new year is here, and 2023 promises to be as snowy and cold as ever here in Edmonton. So while you’re making goals and looking ahead to 2023, we’re here to remind you to keep your winter tires as safe as you would keep an ultra-motivating new year’s resolution in January!<\/p>\n

We know that those iconic (or notorious) Alberta winters are long, so while it feels like the snow and cold have already been here a while, the winter is far from over. Do you know if your winter tires are ready to carry you through another season without incident?<\/p>\n

In this post, we’re talking about the importance of winter tires and how you know whether or not they’re getting the job done \u2013 or if you need to seek tire repair for the Edmonton<\/a> winter.<\/p>\n

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Why You Need Winter Tires<\/h2>\n

It almost goes without saying, but not all tires are alike! Legally, there are key differences that make a tire a winter one. Certified winter tires will provide the best performance for snow, ice, and cold conditions. While Alberta doesn’t make it mandatory for winter tires as some other provinces do, you can quickly tell when someone is driving without them!<\/p>\n

Tire rubber naturally stiffens when it gets colder.\u00a0Winter tires<\/a>\u00a0maintain this elasticity upwards to -30\u00b0C, which we know happens more often than we like to admit here in Edmonton.<\/p>\n

Winter tires are more flexible and are able to maintain a better grip on snowy roads. The deeper treads and siping (those very tiny slits in the tire) also give better traction, which allows you to go up hills, stop, and drive in deep snow without issue.<\/p>\n

You’ll notice that the siping looks very different on winter tires. These are actually specifically designed to push snow outwards and avoid build-up.<\/p>\n

While you can have all-weather tires instead of winter tires, winter tires are the best option for traction and control in an Alberta winter.<\/p>\n

Identifying Winter Tires<\/h2>\n

First, it’s essential to identify whether or not you are actually working with winter tires on your vehicle. There are a few classifications to be aware of.<\/p>\n