'All-season tires don't work the same on snow, ice or cold pavement,' said OPP in a news release
They say a key part of road safety is proper surface traction.“The stopping distance of a car with winter tires can be 30 to 40 per cent shorter than one with all-season tires.”
“The tread compound used in all-season tires offers little cold weather traction and becomes hard, losing pliability and traction in freezing temperatures,” OPP added. All-wheel drive is also helpful during the winter, but it aids acceleration, not traction needed for stopping or turning.
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