Winter Tires

Maximum grip once temperatures drop below 7°C

−10°C7°C cutoff30°C

Tuned for below 7°C

Are Winter Tires the Right Fit for You?

At Terron Tire in Aurora, ON, we hear one question from drivers every single fall: do I actually need a dedicated set of winter tires, or can I get by on what's already on the car? Ontario doesn't legally mandate winter tires the way Quebec does, but our answer is still yes — once temperatures hold below 7°C, no all-season or all-weather compound grips ice and packed snow the way a purpose-built winter tire does. Here's what actually separates a real winter tire from everything else, and how much of a difference it makes once the roads turn white.

On the Road

Riding & Handling

Winter tires trade some dry-road precision for cold-weather grip — the softer compound that bites into snow and ice can feel slightly less sharp on dry summer pavement, and road noise tends to run a bit higher than a quiet all-season tire. That tradeoff pays off the moment temperatures drop and roads turn icy, where winter tires deliver dramatically shorter stopping distances and far more confident cornering than any other tire type.

Weather Rating

Best Weather Conditions

Winter tires are purpose-built for snow, ice, slush, and cold, dry pavement — anywhere temperatures sit consistently below 7°C. Below that threshold, their softer rubber compound stays pliable and keeps gripping, while all-season and summer rubber hardens and loses traction fast.