Canada Winter Tyre Date Checker
Check legal winter tyre changeover dates by province. Alerts when to switch from summer to winter tyres and back for safety compliance.
❄️ Winter Tires Required
Dec 1 - Mar 15
Penalty: $60-300
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❄️ Winter Tire Facts
Tread Depth: Winter tires should have minimum 6/32 inch tread depth
Temperature: Use winter tires when temperatures drop below 7°C (45°F) consistently
Performance: Winter tires provide 25-40% better traction than all-season tires in snow
All-Season: Not the same as winter tires - don't provide same winter performance
Storage: Properly store off-season tires in cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
🔧 Tire Changeover Tips
- • Change tires before first snow
- • Have tires balanced and rotated
- • Check tire pressure (pressure drops in cold)
- • Inspect for damage or wear
- • Keep receipt for reimbursement if required
- • Store all-season tires properly
- • Plan changeover 1-2 weeks before season
- • Budget $400-1000 per set of tires
Winter Tire Requirements by Province
Quebec❌ REQUIRED
British Columbia❌ REQUIRED
Alberta⚠️ Recommended
Ontario⚠️ Recommended
Nova Scotia⚠️ Recommended
New Brunswick⚠️ Recommended
Manitoba⚠️ Recommended