Many of you are about to change your winter tires to summer ones, but here are five tips from an expert to avoid paying additional costs.
“If you have a sports car and you love driving, you may prefer summer tires, but you have to put them on later in the spring and take them off earlier in the fall, otherwise they will wear off. wear out too quickly,” explains Jay Zinniger, manager of Talon Tires.
“There are wear bars that can be seen in the center of your tire and when these bars are brought to the same level as the tire, it is illegal to drive and you can even receive a fine”, warns this expert.
“For a small sport utility vehicle (SUV) like a RAV4 or a CRV, it’s about $220 per tire with installation and balancing,” explains Mr. Zinniger.
“If you see a tire 40% cheaper than the major brands, you have to be careful because it is surely not the best product (…). The finish is not the same. The joints are very apparent. These tires can have several issues like durability, efficiency and producing extra noise while driving,” he says.
“If you have a high-performance car, it’s usually a good deal, but you have to keep the vehicle for at least four years. If your sports vehicle is low, it is a very good idea to have a second set of smaller rims for the winter because the roads of Quebec are not the most beautiful and it can cause damage to your vehicle. , recommends this specialist.
Since March 15, you can start driving again with your summer tires.