Jean-François Guay

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Top 10: Best Winter Tires for Cars and Small SUVs, 2021-2022

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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 …November 9, 2021

Top 10 Winter Tires for Cars and Small SUVs

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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 …November 14, 2018

Top 10 Affordable Four-Season Tires For SUVs

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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 …May 17, 2017

The Car Guide’s 2016-2017 Winter Tire Test

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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 …December 1, 2016

The Car Guide's 2015 Top 10 Best Winter Tires

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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 …November 24, 2015