Tag: Winter Tires
Michelin X-ICE Snow Winter Tire Review: Winter Proof
The X-ICE winter tire is as good as expected.
They've so far effortlessly tackled this winter's ever-changing conditions Disturbingly, winter finally reared its white face in the Greater Montreal area nearly a week after New Year’s Day. While most of North America was frozen...
Hankook Launches iON Winter Tires for EVs
Hankook’s iON tire line is specifically designed for EVs.
The iON winter tires arrive next spring. Electric vehicles are posing serious headaches for both wheel and tire companies. Wheels can have a considerable impact on efficiency and range. Tires have these two elements to...
Michelin X-ICE Snow Winter Tire Review: Vulcanized in Canada for Canadians
The X-ICE winter tire is a premium top-tier winter tire.
Michelin launched the latest X-ICE tire generation in the fall of 2020.
The key to the new X-Ice is long-term performance. Here’s a bit of trivia: Michelin was founded in 1889. By size, the...
Winter Tire Season is Right Around the Corner
It’s October. The time has come to look at your winter tires
Tip: Don’t wait until November to book an appointment or to start shopping.
Good winter tires are without a doubt the best safety feature. The 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac Canadian Edition has...
Nokian Introduces the Green Step Tire Concept
It is made from 93% recycled or renewable materials.
Nokian’s goal is to make tires from 50% of all its tires from recycled or renewable materials by 2030. Nokian Tires is paving the way for a better future for all by focusing on what...
Nokian Introduces the Next-Generation Hakkapeliitta R5 Winter Tire
Nokian is the creator of the winter tire.
The Hakkapeliitta is one of the best winter tires available for sale.
The new R5 will cater to cars, SUVs, and EVs. We’ve reviewed Nokian Hakkapeliitta winter tires on a number of occasions over the years and every...
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 Winter Tire Review: Winter is just Another Season
The Blizzak winter tire shows no discernable weaknesses.
The Bridgestone Blizzak remains one of the best all-around winter tires money can buy. Winter hit much of Eastern North America with trauma0inducing blunt force recently. Snow fell non-stop for a full day and more, and...
Now’s the Time to Freshen up on Winter Driving Tips
Getting ready involves more than just winter tires.
Vehicle maintenance is important as well.
Simple items such as wipers also need to be checked. Every year, at the first sight of snow, we all get the impression that collectively, we’ve forgotten how to drive....
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 Winter Tire Review: The Finest Winter Tire?
Winter is just around the corner, here, in Canada, and that means it's time to install your winter tires on your car. Even though November is pretty late to shop for some tires you still have time before the cold frigid nights and the...
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 Winter Tire Review: Still the Best?
The Blizzak winter tire has been a performance leader for years.
Blizzak is a combination of “blizzard” and “Zacke” for jagged teeth in German.
The WS90 is the latest generation of Bridgestone’s For as long as I have been writing on and about cars,...
