5 tips for changing your tire

Many of you are about to switch your winter tires for summer, but here are five tips from the experts to avoid paying the extra costs.

“If you have a sports car and you like to drive, you might like summer tires, but you have to put them on in the spring and take them off early in the fall, or they’ll wear out. Very quickly.” Talon Tires manager Jay Zinniger explained.

“There are visible wear bars in the middle of your tire and when these bars are brought up to the same level as the tire, it is illegal to drive and you can even get a fine,” warns this expert.

“For a small sport utility vehicle (SUV) like a RAV4 or CRV, installation and balancing is about $220 per tire,” says Mr. Zinniger explained.

“If you see a tire that is 40% cheaper than the major brands, you should be careful because it is definitely not the best product (…). The ending will not be the same. The joints are very clear. These tires have many issues like durability, efficiency and producing extra noise while driving,” he said.

“If you have a high-performance car, it’s usually a good deal, but you need to keep the vehicle for at least four years. If your sports vehicle is low, it’s a good idea to have a second set of smaller rims for the winter because Quebec roads aren’t very nice and it can damage your vehicle. , this expert recommends.

From March 15, you can start driving again with your summer tires.