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When are you getting your tires switched to winter tires?

When are you getting your tires switched to winter tires?
Transportation 4 answers • Priya Lavoie
I feel like the weather has been quite warmer than usual this time of year...
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Gurpreet S •
I usually do it when there's a week-long stretch of single-digit temperatures. I also like to do it in my driveway, so I don't have to rush.
andreas63andreas63 •
The best part about doing it yourself is that you can choose the perfect time to switch, and you don't even need to leave your house. It's incredibly easy, and you're also practicing a valuable skill that will come in handy if you ever need to change a flat tire on the side of the road.
Eunji JeongEunji Jeong •
As a mechanic, I've seen people wait until the last minute to switch their tires, only to get stuck in a two-week waiting period when the first snowfall hits. You can get them switched as soon as there's a prolonged stretch of cold weather. Additionally, winter tires are designed to be more pliable in colder temperatures, which provides better traction.
CamilleCamille •
I've scheduled my tire change for as close to November 1 as possible, which is the date mandated by my insurance.
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