Author Topic: Public Service Announcement -- When to put on your winter tires (Read 2572 times)

Angry Chicken · « **on:** October 29, 2011, 10:36:27 am »

All-season tires typically do not provide effective grip at temperatures below 6 degrees Celsius. A good rule of thumb (per our own "vdk") is to mount your winter tires on your car when the weather forecast indicates that the average daytime high for 5 or more consecutive days will be less than or equal to 6 degrees C. Of course, some jurisdictions like Quebec mandate mounting tires by a certain calendar date, but a prudent driver will do so earlier.

I just mounted my winter tires on my Mazda3 (the ones for the Q5 are on order from 1010tires). I typically mount them around Hallowe'en so this worked out well.

safristi · « **Reply #1 on:** October 29, 2011, 10:49:36 am »

New Michelin X Ice twos are on wifey's Veloster with Kool Winter Rims.......maybe just maybe I'm angling(fishy like) to take it to Hilton Head for my Nov GOLF & COURVOISIER FEST......FORE.......yes dear I am taking out the garbage..and carving the pumpkin....would ya like a neck rub.....

sailor723 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 29, 2011, 11:23:11 am »

Quote from: safristi on October 29, 2011, 10:49:36 am

New Michelin X Ice twos are on wifey's Veloster with Kool Winter Rims.......maybe just maybe I'm angling(fishy like) to take it to Hilton Head for my Nov GOLF & COURVOISIER FEST......FORE.......yes dear I am taking out the garbage..and carving the pumpkin....would ya like a neck rub.....

I find myself going through similar machinations when I want to take the BMW on a roadtrip.

Winters usually go on sometime mid/late November.

SaskSpecV · « **Reply #3 on:** October 29, 2011, 11:24:58 am »

Heading outside to put the DM-V1s on the truck this morning, and maybe the WS-70s on the Touring if my wife gets back from the barn with enough daylight left. High of about 5 degrees today in S'toon - I always hate changing tires when the temperature is at freezing, or it's really windy outside. Damn my lack of heated garage!

CanuckG35 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 29, 2011, 11:26:16 am »

Mine typically go on around mid November. I don't like leaving it any later than that as I don't want to be caught without them in inclement weather. Heck, we are forecasted to get a little snow tonight and tomorrow morning. $:-\$

tpl · « **Reply #5 on:** October 29, 2011, 11:48:37 am »

Mine went on last Tuesday. When I see the long range forecast getting near to 7 deg for daytime highs on they go.

mmret · « **Reply #6 on:** October 29, 2011, 01:12:57 pm »

Going to try and get them done today for the TSX and Z4. GLK is still sitting.

CyberNick · « **Reply #7 on:** October 29, 2011, 03:20:33 pm »

Can't wait to drive on the new Blizzak WS70's that I bought last spring. Forecast in Ottawa shows next week highs of 14C and wet snow the week after with highs around 6C.

Woo hoo! Winter is only a week or two away!

quadzilla · « **Reply #8 on:** October 29, 2011, 06:19:10 pm »

I've lost traction at full throttle in 3rd gear and half throttle in 2nd gear with the cold dry roads. Will have to make some time to switch them over soon. Will also have to find new summer for next year, these will be toast when I take them off.

airbalancer · « **Reply #9 on:** October 29, 2011, 06:24:23 pm »

I don't need no facking public service announcement to tell me anything,
are you some kind of nanny

Angry Chicken · « **Reply #10 on:** October 29, 2011, 07:30:12 pm »

Quote from: airbalancer on October 29, 2011, 06:24:23 pm

I don't need no facking public service announcement to tell me anything,
are you some kind of nanny

No need to be rude. If you know when to change over your tires good for you.

Besides I can't possibly be a nanny w/o a sex change.

articsteve · « **Reply #11 on:** October 29, 2011, 09:41:57 pm »

The vexing part of all this is the vast majority don't install snows in Ontario. Politically, mandatory snows are a no go. The massive move to FWD has, in the winter, made driving on Ontario rural roads and highways dangerous in contrast to the old days (rwd).

Angry Chicken · « **Reply #12 on:** October 29, 2011, 10:34:22 pm »

Quote from: articsteve on October 29, 2011, 09:41:57 pm

The vexing part of all this is the vast majority don't install snows in Ontario. Politically, mandatory snows are a no go. The massive move to FWD has, in the winter, made driving on Ontario rural roads and highways dangerous in contrast to the old days (rwd).

I don't remember the (good) ol' days myself, but the few times that I have driven RWD in low friction conditions it's scared the h3ll out of me. I guess it gives you a higher respect for road conditions when you can actually feel what the car's doing. Problem with FWD is when you lose traction you've also lost your steering.

Loudpedal · « **Reply #13 on:** October 29, 2011, 11:58:23 pm »

The new set of Michelin Latitude X-Ice 2's went on the wifes Odyssey today. I'll likely switch over the TL to winter boots next weekend.
Typically, I swap them the first weekend in November.

random006 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 30, 2011, 01:04:25 am »

Quote from: Angry Chicken on October 29, 2011, 10:36:27 am

All-season tires typically do not provide effective grip at temperatures below 6 degrees Celsius. A good rule of thumb (per our own "vdk") is to mount your winter tires on your car when the weather forecast indicates that the average daytime high for 5 or more consecutive days will be less than or equal to 6 degrees C. Of course, some jurisdictions like Quebec mandate mounting tires by a certain calendar date, but a prudent driver will do so earlier.

I just mounted my winter tires on my Mazda3 (the ones for the Q5 are on order from 1010tires). I typically mount them around Hallowe'en so this worked out well.

Not to nitpick too much but the last time I checked, the key temperature was 7 degrees Celsius.

I've already scheduled my tire swap for this coming Friday (Nov. 4). The average temp will be around 8 degrees, with the usual swings above and below. I could have waited a week or two longer but then I would have hit the mass of people who just love to wait until the last minute. The law has a deadline of December 15th.

overtakeyouintheleftlane · « **Reply #15 on:** October 30, 2011, 03:43:06 am »

On November 3 the Toyo Observe G02 + tires will go on the Pontiac (will be winterized as well at the mechanic). November 4 the new winters for the Impreza will arrive and will be installed. The car has already been checked at the mechanic. We bought Good Year Ultra Grip Ice WRT for the Impreza. It was $1,140 with 4 rims out the door.

safristi · « **Reply #16 on:** October 30, 2011, 06:58:51 am »

Looks like I WIN....... the AJAC title and the FIRST WINTER TYRE GUY..................send the cheque to "Saf's Gloating, Tillet, Herts"

ANGRY...i'll go halfers on yer chicken sex changed nanny thingy.......

.....if ya babysit grandaughter...........

airbalancer · « **Reply #17 on:** October 30, 2011, 08:01:32 am »

what is the temperature of the tire once it is moving?
probably warmer then 7c after a km or 2

Angry Chicken · « **Reply #18 on:** October 30, 2011, 08:40:39 am »

Quote from: safristi on October 30, 2011, 06:58:51 am

Looks like I WIN....... the AJAC title and the FIRST WINTER TYRE GUY..................send the cheque to "Saf's Gloating, Tillet, Herts"

ANGRY...i'll go halfers on yer chicken sex changed nanny thingy....... .....if ya babysit grandaughter...........

I don't think it's covered by OHIP, so you'll have to do better than that.

safristi · « **Reply #19 on:** October 30, 2011, 12:30:27 pm »

OHIP doesn't even cover Winter Tyres.........wot a boondoggle..........