When Should You Put On Winter Tires?

As the days grow shorter and the temperature gets cooler, you should start considering swapping your summer tires for the winter ones. You might be wondering, though, what’s the optimal time to book in that tire swap appointment? No worries! The service and tire experts here at Hinton Dodge Chrysler know exactly when you should be booking that tire swap, and we’re happy to tell you.

Watch the Temperature 

The first thing you need to watch for when it comes to your tires is the temperature. Winter tires are most effective at temperatures lower than 7 degrees Celsius, which is also the temperature when all-season and summer tires start to lose their ability to grip the road. This is not to say that the moment the temperature dips you need to worry about your tires! However, once the temperature starts to consistently drop below 7 degrees, that’s when you should be looking to switch your tires.

Watch the Date

Even if the temperatures have been mild, there comes a point when you’ll probably want to schedule your appointment so you aren’t booking at the same time as everyone else. Generally, temperatures do start to get consistently cool in late October and early November, so getting a jump on things and pre-booking a tire swap for then is a pretty good bet.

Swap vs. Change

When it comes to switching out your tires, you may be curious what the difference is between a tire swap and a tire change. A tire change is when just the tires are replaced, using the existing wheels. It’s less expensive as you only need one set of wheels, but it takes more time to replace them as the tire needs to be removed from the wheel. The tire swap is when the whole wheel is replaced, tires and all. This requires a second set of wheels, which ups the price, but is a super fast appointment for the switch.

Get Your Tires Swapped in Perth, On

The service team here at Hinton Dodge Chrysler is capable, attentive, and dedicated to ensuring your vehicle gets the attention it requires. Book your next service appointment with us, today. When your vehicle requires maintenance or repair, make Hinton Dodge in Perth, ON, your first stop!