When should you switch to winter tires in Hamilton?

Most drivers wait for the first snowfall to think about winter tires. By then every shop in Hamilton has a line out the door.

The 7°C rule

Summer and all-season tires use a rubber compound that starts to stiffen once the temperature sits below 7°C. Stiff rubber grips less, even on dry pavement. Winter tires stay soft and flexible in the cold, so they keep biting into the road.

In Hamilton, daytime highs usually settle under 7°C by early November. That makes late October the sweet spot for your changeover.

Signs it is time

• Morning frost on your windshield more days than not
• Your tire pressure light comes on during cold starts
• The forecast shows a week of single-digit highs

Book before the rush

Call us at (905) 586-2626 to lock in a time. Changeovers take less time when you are not waiting behind twenty other cars.

Bonus: insurance savings

Ontario insurers are required to offer a discount for drivers who use winter tires. Ask your provider how much you could save. It can cover part of the set.