Put on your car to face the Quebec winter
Everyone knows that in Quebec, winter tires are mandatory from December 15 to March 15 inclusively. However, do you know if your tires are really designed for winter driving and if they comply with Transports Québec regulations?
Winter tires, or all-season tires?
All-season tires (mud and ice) and summer tires are poorly suited to winter driving. The rubber they are made of hardens and loses grip when the temperature drops below 7°C. Winter tire rubber remains much softer and more grippy, down to temperatures approaching -30°C. Don’t put your safety at risk.
Follow current regulations
Let’s get this straight: you definitely need to get winter tires. Even if you only plan to make short trips, even if you don’t want to get out of your car when the roads are icy or snowy. It’s the law and you have to obey it or you could face steep fines that could cost you a lot more than four new tyres.
Consumer responsibility
It is your duty to ensure that the tires you wish to purchase bear the pictogram (a mountain adorned with a snowflake) certifying that they are suitable for winter driving. Indeed, the sale of tires not bearing this pictogram is not prohibited during the cold season and you must therefore be vigilant and make sure you buy the right product.
Not sure how to find your way around because of the wide variety of products found in stores? Consult our catalogue and filter the results of your search by season so that the products you are watching meet that specific criteria.
Don’t hesitate to come see us directly at one of our workshops. Ici Pneu Touchette has a team ready to help you make the right choice. Our experts know their products like the back of their hand and will be able to tell you if your tires comply with Transports Québec regulations and if they are safe for winter driving.