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Don't hold back tell us how you really feel lol. Damn Chris I don't ever recall you trashing anyone, he must be bad🙂

Annoying is being really mild to say the least.

He's a disgrace to the sport we all love and enjoy so much.

I've got a large garage with enough room to store 2 sets of tires and like you Chris, I look after my daughters tires as well as my own. I put her winters on a few weeks ago and mine last week. I don't trust the dealership guys to do it as I don't think any of them even know what a torque wrench is.

It was a lucky guess!

My folks were the same once they retired. They lived in the city and could pretty well walk anywhere they needed to go or else I'd drive them. The car stayed home most of the winter and they save a pile of $$$$

I don't want to sound like a politician but I agree with what everyone has said. Around the GTA it may not snow enough to warrant the extra tires. However, they're not just for added traction in snow. They are recommended whenever the temperatures drop below 7 celsius to decrease stopping distances as well as increase traction in snow. So that would include the entire province in the winter. We live east of Ottawa and get at least our share of snow. My wife has dedicated snow tires on her Nissan Sentra. She still has to go to Ottawa for work. My truck has all weather tires on all year since I'm retired and usually don't have to travel if the weather is too bad. Both sets of tires have the three peaks markings so they are eligible for a 10 % discount on our insurance. I have also bought winter tires for my daughter who lives in North Bay. She didn't think they were necessary 🙄 but now won't go without them. As has been said there are alternatives to spending a lot to get them. For everyone's safety it makes sense. Therefore our politicians won't make it a requirement.

A few comments on this thread. Yes, snow tires do make a difference, in most Winter weather. Buy quality, not cheap ultra low price point tires. Don't put them on too early or leave them on too long. You can destroy a set of winter tires in a month or two of warm/hot weather driving. Soft compound and tread patterns will not stand up. I know winter tires are not cheap, but, avoid buying used. You have no idea of the history of the tires. Unless you know what to look for they could have been repaired. BTW it is illegal to repair a flat tire with a plug from the outside. When you change from summers/all season to winter, PLEASE make sure that wheels are re-torqued after 100km or so. Most tire stores and dealers will do this at NC and it only takes a few minutes.

I already get a rebate from the insurance company for using winter tires, have been for quite a number of years. And yes, winter tires should be mandatory, save on accidents, injuries and the cost of insurance going up.

Years ago they used to clean the roads better. Now they have downloaded the cost to you in winter tires. for people that don’t drive much all weather tires are good. some of the lighter vehicles should have winter tires on for sure. it’s the cost of tires and rims that’s ridiculous.

I'm with you on the tires In my opinion, they should be mandatory I run studded tires in the winter on the coast and saved my backside a few times.

Yes Sir, front right it is and thank you.