The current standard for winter tires involves testing on the dry snow typical of the high altitude mountainous regions of Western Canada and the United States. If so equipped, the vehicle should be kept in 4×4 mode.”
When driving in difficult winter conditions or trailering heavy equipment, tires like the Dura Trac will not perform like a dedicated winter tire: expect longer stopping distances, understeer in corners (the truck runs wide), and wheel slip when accelerating. “We could look at other manufacturers’ lines and find tires that were also reclassified as winter tires, but are not designed for the slush, heavy snow, hardpack or icy surfaces typical of winters in Atlantic and Central Canada. However, that does not mean they perform well in snow and slush-likely just a tad better than before. Like several other Goodyear truck tires, it now carries the mountain and snowflake tire logo required for tires used in winter in the Province of Quebec. The Goodyear Dura Trac is one of the more capable all-terrain tires for off-road use (read: mud). This is particularly the case with all-terrain or AT tires in the light truck segment. Consequently, the tire makers have branded some former all-season tires as all-weather tires. And because the winter tire traction standard is low and out of date, it was relatively simple to add the mountain and snowflake logo to many current tires. “A lot of R&D was done in the last decade to make all-weather tires last longer. So, Goodyear added the winter tire mountain and snowflake logo to many of its existing tires, to contribute to the perception that they are a year-round solution. “Although Quebec is the only jurisdiction in North America to require dedicated winter tires, climate change is an international concern that promises less predictable weather that will favour tires rated for winter conditions. I asked the APA’s tire testing expert, Michel Poirier-Defoy, for his observations about your inquiry. However, the rubber compound is harder and more heat resistant than a winter tire, to permit good warm weather performance. Their tread is relatively aggressive compared to a passenger car’s all-season tire to favour traction on uncleared roads.
All-weather tires are a compromise on ice and in snow compared to the best-dedicated winter tires. Tire-makers have begun taking advantage of the ageing performance standard for winter tires to slap a winter tire logo on all-terrain truck tires and other tires that perform poorly in winter conditions.
That does not mean all tires with the symbol can be trusted in winter. Where all-weather tires are a compromiseĪll-weather tires carry the mountain and snowflake symbol, which means that when new they are able to pass the traction test applicable to a dedicated snow tire. And all-weather tires are a year-round solution for a leased vehicle (if the lessor will accept them back instead of the tires that originally came with the vehicle). You’ll also cross off-season tire storage charges off your list of expenses, which will save a minimum of $100 a year per set if you currently pay for tire storage. With all-weather tires, there’s no need to worry about autumn and spring tire changeover (although you do have to rotate tires every 8,000 to 10,000 km to maintain even wear).
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The savings from reducing their outlay for a second set of four tires, not having to install them in spring and fall each year, as well as not having to deal with tire storage, is difficult for a fleet administrator to pass up. Fleet buyers, who are overwhelmingly driven by cost and downtime, can be an easy sell when it comes to all-weather tires, which are designated for year-round use in winter climates.
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