Winter, all-season, and all-weather tires differ in their tread depth, rubber composition, and performance in different conditions:
Winter tires
Designed for severe snow conditions, winter tires have:
Tread: Deeper treads to grip snow and slush
Rubber: Special rubber that stays flexible in cold temperatures
Performance: Can stop up to 40% faster than all-season tires
Symbol: Marked with the mountain-and-snowflake Alpine symbol
All-season tires
Suitable for dry, wet, and warm weather conditions, all-season tires have:
Tread: Moderate tread depth for various conditions
Rubber: Harder rubber that lasts longer
Performance: Can handle light snow but may not be optimal in heavy snow or ice
All-weather tires
A hybrid of winter and summer tires, all-weather tires have:
Tread: Aggressive tread pattern for both summer and winter
Rubber: Unique rubber compound that stays flexible across a wide temperature range
Performance: Decent performance in heavier snow and can also perform in warm temperatures
Symbol: Many top brands' all-weather tires display the Three- Peak Mountain Snowflake Symbol
In some parts of the country, drivers must use winter tires. For example, winter tires are mandatory in Quebec from December 15th to March 15th.
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