Colder weather, freezing rain prompts rush for winter tires in Ottawa

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Colder weather, freezing rain prompts rush for winter tires in Ottawa
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Winter's cold bite is fast approaching and despite rising living costs, many are looking to get a grip on the weather and roads with tires that can handle the conditions.

Winter's cold bite is fast approaching and despite rising living costs, many are looking to get a grip on the weather and roads with tires that can handle the conditions.

"Even in this changing weather, any temperature of 7 C and lower, you need winter tires for that cold pavement to help you stop efficiently. The winter tires remain soft in that colder weather giving you the sufficient traction required." Another option, an "all-weather" tire, can also provide the grip of a winter tire in the winter on the ice and snow but can be driven all-year. Prices for the same Honda SUV start at around $650.

"The good news is that the number of drivers investing in winter tires climbed over the last decade, and they are better prepared for winter motoring. Despite the cost-of-living increase, they know winter tires are critical in navigating unpredictability on winter roads and 79 per cent believe using winter tires saved them from being involved in a potentially hazardous driving situation.

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