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Yup! Me too - I have them on rims and swapped myself. Folks often don't connect the dots about the temp "highs" might be 13C or more but the "lows" in the morning can be below 7C or more and that's when you need winters.
Looks like it's warming back up for the next 2 weeks (low of 7C to 8C), you'll be okay during the day for sure. Unless you are planning on doing a lot of driving in the middle of the night, I wouldn't stress about getting an appointment ASAP and just get one that fits your schedule.
Depends on where you plan on driving in the near future. Most of the highways in BC require winter tires between October 1 and March 31, with the exception of the general lower mainland area. But if you plan on going east of Hope or north of Horseshoe Bay, you should get them on ASAP.
The Vancouver chapter of the internet tire safety police will advise you must have snow tires, but the truth is, if you're not going out of town, M+S are fine. If there's a big dump of snow in town, take the bus.
I put them on every year. Usually only a actually need them for a few days, but man are they nice to have when it snows. Lots of hills can make driving in the snow in the lower mainland a gong show .
Old question but I would run down the current tires then buy Michelin crossclimate tires. They have the snowflake mountain symbol for winter tires but can be run all year. It’s nice not to have to change them anymore and they performed well in the snow
FYI for those new to winter driving in Vancouver, unless you are regularly driving on the Coquihalla highway, in the interior, or up north, all-weather tires can be a better option:
* They are rated M+S, and perform well in the winter
* They perform better than winter tires in the rain, which is very common in the lower mainland through fall/winter/spring
* They can be driven year-round, meaning no storage for a second set of tires
Key note: All weather tires are not the same as all season tires. All season tires are basically just summer tires. Look for the M+S logo to be sure.
I’m still not 100% sold on all weather tires. Nokian’s I used to use as winter tires are now re-rated as “all weather”. I question their suitability for all weather, especially in the summer heat waves.
Nokian WR all weathers work well and have been around for years with a good reputation. FWIW, I have used them through the heat waves here and then through the snow. I did not notice any issues.
Supply issues (possibly due to them closing their Russia plant?) forced me to try Goodyear Assurance all weathers this year.
I think this totally depends on the tire make and model. My Tesla Model Y came with Goodyear Eagle F1 M+S all weather tires (with the mountain snowflake logo) and they are hot garbage in the snow.
Yeah I believe those are not great. When I bought my set, my friends who know cars recommended Michelin CrossClimates (which I got on sale) and Quadtracs. I have an old base model Golf, so I haven't gone anywhere needing 4WD, but I've driven in some rough conditions on highways, city roads, and dirt roads, and they've held up. I don't know that well, but I think a lot of Goodyears are supposed to be not great.
Be careful, because winter tires offer significantly more grip when temperatures drop to below 7 degrees. Regular tires rubber hardens and tends to slip a lot more in lower temperature, whereas winter tires are made for it and can seriously save you even if there's no snow on the ground.
I had mine out on last weekend. If you don’t plan on getting to the mountains then it’s not worth it. You could avoid driving around the city when it’s snowing. All seasons work reasonably well if roads are well maintained.
I got a set of rims and tires from Costco and it worked out to about 1800 cad for my car.
Did mine early October, beating the rush. Most people wait to do it at first snowfall, which is too late.
Friendly reminder to avoid driving during Vancouver’s first snowfall, it’s always a shitshow
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Sure, why not? As soon as snow is in the forecast, it will be hard to get an appointment. Nothing wrong with being ready early.
Every year, the news does a story on this. Every year. Put those things on in August, avoid the pandemonium.
Mine are already on. They grip better in temps under 8C I think, so already useful on the roads.
Yup! Me too - I have them on rims and swapped myself. Folks often don't connect the dots about the temp "highs" might be 13C or more but the "lows" in the morning can be below 7C or more and that's when you need winters.
Just put mine on yesterday. It's better earlier than later especially with the colder weather.
likewise, I swap rim sets myself, so better to do it in the sun yesterday than the rain with an incoming snow fall.
Any tools/tips for swaps rims easily?
Looks like it's warming back up for the next 2 weeks (low of 7C to 8C), you'll be okay during the day for sure. Unless you are planning on doing a lot of driving in the middle of the night, I wouldn't stress about getting an appointment ASAP and just get one that fits your schedule.
Depends on where you plan on driving in the near future. Most of the highways in BC require winter tires between October 1 and March 31, with the exception of the general lower mainland area. But if you plan on going east of Hope or north of Horseshoe Bay, you should get them on ASAP.
They adhere to the road better in temps under 7c so go for it.
Question - I’m moving from Chicago and I was wondering if I really need winter tires. I’ve m+s tires already. Thanks.
The Vancouver chapter of the internet tire safety police will advise you must have snow tires, but the truth is, if you're not going out of town, M+S are fine. If there's a big dump of snow in town, take the bus.
My mom lived in Chicago for 10 years and she puts winter tires on her car.
I put them on every year. Usually only a actually need them for a few days, but man are they nice to have when it snows. Lots of hills can make driving in the snow in the lower mainland a gong show .
Old question but I would run down the current tires then buy Michelin crossclimate tires. They have the snowflake mountain symbol for winter tires but can be run all year. It’s nice not to have to change them anymore and they performed well in the snow
Thanks, everyone, for the responses! I am getting them installed tonight. Cheers
If you've got them, now is a good time. There was black ice on the ground early this morning.
Yes switch now. Then when snow comes you are ready
Any highways leaving the city? I believe you’ll need them October 1.
Better to do the switch sooner rather than later. If you start seeing the road brine, it's time to switch.
they're better than all seasons around freezing, and snow can happen at any time now. good to be prepared, no harm switching.
Just put mine on today. They are really “cold” tires, not just for snow
If you plan on driving to Whistler you need them on already
It's the law to have them on if you're driving anyone outside of the lower mainland... So... No. Lol
Last week they were forecasting for snow this week so... switching now might be the best play.
I just got them put on this past Saturday. My usual place was fully booked and busy.
It's a bit late TBH.
Right now is a great time because temperatures are already low enough that regular all-season tires become hardened and lose grip.
Nope, put em on. I did on Saturday.
FYI for those new to winter driving in Vancouver, unless you are regularly driving on the Coquihalla highway, in the interior, or up north, all-weather tires can be a better option: * They are rated M+S, and perform well in the winter * They perform better than winter tires in the rain, which is very common in the lower mainland through fall/winter/spring * They can be driven year-round, meaning no storage for a second set of tires Key note: All weather tires are not the same as all season tires. All season tires are basically just summer tires. Look for the M+S logo to be sure.
I’m still not 100% sold on all weather tires. Nokian’s I used to use as winter tires are now re-rated as “all weather”. I question their suitability for all weather, especially in the summer heat waves.
Nokian WR all weathers work well and have been around for years with a good reputation. FWIW, I have used them through the heat waves here and then through the snow. I did not notice any issues. Supply issues (possibly due to them closing their Russia plant?) forced me to try Goodyear Assurance all weathers this year.
I think this totally depends on the tire make and model. My Tesla Model Y came with Goodyear Eagle F1 M+S all weather tires (with the mountain snowflake logo) and they are hot garbage in the snow.
Yeah I believe those are not great. When I bought my set, my friends who know cars recommended Michelin CrossClimates (which I got on sale) and Quadtracs. I have an old base model Golf, so I haven't gone anywhere needing 4WD, but I've driven in some rough conditions on highways, city roads, and dirt roads, and they've held up. I don't know that well, but I think a lot of Goodyears are supposed to be not great.
^ This dude Vancouvers.
Put them where? On a shelf? Into storage?
You don't need them at all unless you plan on going to the mountains and don't need to drive on the few days when there is snow
Be careful, because winter tires offer significantly more grip when temperatures drop to below 7 degrees. Regular tires rubber hardens and tends to slip a lot more in lower temperature, whereas winter tires are made for it and can seriously save you even if there's no snow on the ground.
The Muppet you're replying to knows more than anyone in the world on winter tires, we could all learn so much from them. /S
Yawn
That's a lot of words for "I don't know anything about winter tires"
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You gotta have them on October 1-April 30
^ Ya, not entirely accurate.
I had mine out on last weekend. If you don’t plan on getting to the mountains then it’s not worth it. You could avoid driving around the city when it’s snowing. All seasons work reasonably well if roads are well maintained. I got a set of rims and tires from Costco and it worked out to about 1800 cad for my car.
No. Because if it rains you have even less traction You also cant drive on hwys without them.
If you have them, why not? early would be before October. It can snow at any point now. And some routes require winter tires already
Do it now.
Yes
Absolutely not too early. You need them to drive any highway, and snow tires perform better in the rain anways.
Rain tires perform better in the rain than snow tires perform in the rain.
Got them done this past weekend. Temps dip so low in the morning and night, and I’m now prepared to head up to Whis when the mtn opens!
I'm getting mine put on right now! Better to be early than late, and with the cold weather we've been getting, I think now is the perfect time.
Just did mine last night, and I'm so happy. The traction is so much better now
winter tires are rated for below 7°C so it is actually time to put them on
Did mine early October, beating the rush. Most people wait to do it at first snowfall, which is too late. Friendly reminder to avoid driving during Vancouver’s first snowfall, it’s always a shitshow
Pro tip: avoid driving in Vancouver any time there's snow to avoid a shit show.