Time for your all-season or summer tires? Why you SHOULD switch from your winters.
By most peoples’ definition we are well into spring here in Calgary and surrounding communities. There’s little to no snow on the ground and the temperatures are generally above zero, if not by much lately! Is it time for the switch from your winter tires to all seasons (or summers)?
When the temperatures are mostly above 7 degree C and there is no threat of heavy snow in the near future then the answer is YES. If you’re a couple of weeks ahead or behind don’t fret. As always, drive to the conditions that you are confronted with.
I think most winter tire fans are getting the plus 7 degree mark fixed in their heads. They know that is when their all-seasons begin to harden, and lose flexibility and subsequently adequate grip for braking and steering.