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In the Maritimes, each province regulates the use of studded tires and restricts their use to specific periods during the year. The dates for installation and removal vary by province but must be adhered to in order to avoid fines and penalties. Below are the standard restriction dates, but please note that these timeframes can be updated by provincial government pending any weather variances. New Brunswick – Studded tires are permitted between October 15th and May 1st. Nova Scotia- Studded ti...

Ever shop for tires and not completely understand all the jargon?  The sidewall of your tire, while seeming a bit confusing, is easier to understand than you think.  The most basic piece of information that everyone needs to know is the tire size and indexes. What is on the Sidewall? The sidewall of your tire has a few important pieces of information.  Besides the tire size and speed and load index, your tire sidewall will have:   -  The Manufacturer and Model of the tire.   -  The weather rati...

STUDDED TIRES When buying winter tires, consumers are faced with an option – to stud, or not to stud.   When making this decision there are many factors a driver must take into consideration:   Climate; what is the winter weather like where you live? Driving requirements; where will you be driving?  In the city?  In the country? Noise; will extra road noise bother you?  Or is safety your priority? Drivers who live in areas with extreme winter temperatures and conditions should consider ...

Your tires are a pretty big investment. Even with the cheapest set of tires, you’re going to be spending upwards of $400 on the tires, mounting, balancing, disposal fees and taxes. Since you laid down that kind of money, doesn’t it just make sense to make sure you get the most miles possible out of them?  Here’s some advice on long tire life:   • Regularly check your tire pressure. This one is really, really important. Underinflated tires will wear  unevenly and reduce your fuel economy ...