Advice for Choosing Winter Tires for Your Land Rover
October 29 2020,
Between December 1 and March 15, the law requires vehicles in Quebec to have snow tires. If you still need to purchase a set of new snow tires for your Land Rover, it's important to consider several factors before making the investment.
The right specifications for your Land Rover
First, you should keep your tire size—indicated on the sidewall—handy if you plan on shopping for tires. You can also call your Land Rover specialist here at Decarie Motors to inquire about availability and pricing. We have much experience in selecting the right tires for your model that ensure the best performance when the roads become snow covered.
Next, it is important to know the roads you'll be driving on throughout the winter. If you plan to drive off-road more than on city streets, or if you plan on frequent highway travel, then you should share that information with the professionals who will help you choose your new tires. Generally, the more winter driving you plan on doing coincides with the higher quality of tires you must purchase.
Take a close look at the tread and grooves of the tires you plan to purchase. Larger tire grooves are better for wicking away slush and snow, and tire stiffness is important structural integrity. Weak or low quality tires could wear more quickly and cause a blowout that creates a risky driving condition and inconvenient tire change in the middle of winter.
The right tire for your driving habits
Some tires typically offer the best protection while driving through ice and snow. However, snow tires aren't always the best on ice. If you plan to do much highway driving, ice tires may be the best way to go.
Never "mix and match" tire sets on your Land Rover. Even slight differences in tire capabilities, tread patterns, etc. could hinder the performance of AWD, FWD and other systems. It is best to order a complete matching set. Unless your friends and family are Land Rover experts, be careful about considering tire recommendations from others. Our dealership will recommend the right sets for your Land Rover.
Finally, all-season tires are not the same as winter tires. It can take up to 30% longer for your vehicle to stop on snow if you use all-season tires. Your winter tires must bear the mountain-snowflake symbol!
You can book your tire appointment with us today. Our representatives are waiting for your call and can answer all your questions.
