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TiresTop 10: Best Winter Tires for Cars and Small SUVs, 2021-2022
Setting up our winter tire evaluations at the end of last winter wasn’t easy due to the various COVID-19 measures. With a curfew still in effect, we had little time during the day to get to our locations. Furthermore, we had to move some of the testing to the Outaouais …
TiresTop 10 Winter Tires for Cars and Small SUVs
The Quebec winter tire law is already 10 years old, making it mandatory to have winter tires mounted from December 15 to March 15. In 2019, the period will be extended by two weeks, starting on December 1st. In the rest of Canada, at least 60% of drivers in the …
TiresTop 10 Affordable Four-Season Tires For SUVs
Money’s tight these days, so choosing a cheap four-season (or three-season) tire is a tempting proposition. Sure, they often look nice and may offer what seems to be adequate performance, but they quickly reach their limit when you take corners or brake, especially if you’re unforgiving with the steering wheel …
TiresThe Car Guide’s 2016-2017 Winter Tire Test
The Car Guide conducted an exhaustive winter tire test, which sought out to determine the best overall choices as well as the tires that offer the best value and performance. These tests are carried out in Canada by two tire experts, Jean-François Guay and Michel Poirier-Defoy, both seasoned automobile journalists …
TiresThe Car Guide's 2015 Top 10 Best Winter Tires
For most drivers, shopping for snow tires is no less complicated than shopping for a new car. There are so many products out there that consumers don't know which way to turn. To make your life easier, we’ve compiled our top 10 picks of the best winter tires on the …