The right time to install your summer tires

If you are wondering about the right time has come to install your summer tires, you are not alone. Many consumers start to wonder about their summer tires and summer wheels in March when spring seems to be just around the corner.

In order to determine if you should install your summer tires now or wait a few weeks, the only consideration should be the weather. Let's take a closer look at what we mean by that.

Your winter tires aren't just good in snow and ice, they are also designed to remain flexible when it is cold outside. That means that even when it is just above freezing, your winter tires offer the best stability and optimal braking distances. This is not the case with a summer tire which is designed to perform when the weather outside is above 7°C.

Below that, your summer tire compound will harden which will cause premature wear, increase breaking distances, and decrease overall stability.

Key elements to remember:

• Summer tires work best when the temperature outside is above 7 degrees
• The outside average temperature in Canada in March is below 7 degrees
• We get a last snowstorm in April once every three years

According to the Weather Network, the average temperature in Canada in March is under 7°. Moreover, again according to the Weather Network, we can expect a snowstorm once every 3 years in April.

Therefore, it may be a wise decision to keep your winter tires on your vehicle for a few more weeks. That said, nothing prevents you from giving us a call and booking your appointment with our tire centre. We will be happy to book an appointment in a few weeks and you will get your summer tires and summer wheels on your vehicle at just in time for the return of warmer weather. Give us a call today to learn more.