Corner Wrench: Dealing with tire supply chain blow-outs — via drivingdotca
A lot of lesser known brands are made by multinational firms with great reputations . Some of these models are sold under exclusive agreements with certain retailers, like Canadian Tire. Don’t rule out slightly older tires . There is no published expiry date on tires, so if they’re kept in proper conditions, they can remain useful for several years. That said, a common rule of thumb for winter tires is five years before compounds harden and traction is reduced.
Inspect older or used tires carefully for any weather-cracking . When checking out used tires, take along a depth gauge and measure the treads. Buying any traditional snow tire with less than 5/32” of remaining tread depth won’t get you much traction. Some light truck owners have turned to actually using ‘Light Truck’ rated tires for winter use instead of the ‘P’ series passenger rubber the trucks came with originally. It gives them the option of more aggressive tread, and sometimes longer life. But be warned, the harder rubber compounds of these tires, combined with stiffer sidewalls, can make these work shoes as slippery as regular summers in panic stops or sharp turns.
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