GM Winter Tire Event

Winter Tire Special

The need for winter tires has been around for as long as vehicles have, however, with the advent of "all-season" tires, many drivers are unaware of the benefits of winter tires. Designed to provide effective traction in difficult winter conditions like snow, ice and sleet, winter tires feature a combination of specialized tread design and compounds that provides more effective traction in Canada's difficult winter conditions.

Selecting the right winter tires for your vehicle should be based on your driving style and purpose of your vehicle. It is important to learn how to read a tire's side-wall markings to be sure you choose the best winter tires for your vehicle. Having the right winter tires on your vehicle will offer optimal control and traction, while helping to maintain the vehicle's fuel-efficiency.

Other suggestions for choosing winter tires:

Select a narrow winter tire: wider tires "plow" through snow.
Determine the "Optional Winter Tire/Wheel Size" from your vehicle's base model. This means taking the base model equivalent of your vehicle and using its tire size as your winter tire template.
Speak to your GM Goodwrench technician about winter rims.

Performance-wise, two important aspects of winter tires to consider are their speed rating and pressure rating. Most winter tires feature a Q-speed rating, which is lower than general use tires. Winter tires also have specific tire pressure requirements: colder weather will cause tire pressure to decrease, so it is crucial to check your tire pressure in winter more often than you do in summer. Check your owner's manual for the proper pressure for your vehicle's tires.

Tire Tip!
If the tire is not marked with the "Mountain Snowflake Symbol", it is not an approved winter tire.