It's Time To Switch Over To Snow Tires

If you are one of those people who change over to winter tires before the snow starts to accumulate you are not alone.

According to one news report, almost 80 per cent of Canadians make the switch when the colder months arrive. And winter tires have become a more popular purchase in recent years.

"Eighty per cent of those who used winter tires say winter tires have saved them from potentially hazardous situations and people do understand that winter tires are the best option," Michal Majernik, of the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC), told CTV News.

Deciding whether to have dedicated snow tires is another expense motorists must grapple with. And although they are not mandated by law in Ontario, proponents say winter tires are worth the cost for the peace of mind they provide.