You should install your winter tires when the temperature consistently approaches freezing.
Installation and more:
Ask a technician to make sure the tires are rotated from where they were during the last winter season. You should also ask for the remaining tread depth to be measured and the air pressure to be adjusted.
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Check your tire pressure each month
Tires lose pressure as the temperature drops. For example, if a tire has a pressure of 29 psi at 62º F, the pressure may be only 26 psi at 32ºF. So it’s really important to check your pressure at least once a month.
Adjusting pressure in cold temperatures
If you are adjusting your tire pressure outside in ambient temperature, set it to the vehicle manufacturers’ recommended pressures. Only adjust pressure when tires are cold---either stationary for 3 hours or more or driven less than 1 mile.
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If you have multiple sets of tires, proper tire storage is a must. (Just setting them off in the corner of your garage isn’t enough.) Proper storage ensures that your tires’ appearance and performance are maintained. Before you store your tires, be sure to inspect each one for damage or uneven wear.
Snow chains should be used on packed snow.
If you don't own a set, quality retailers can advise you on the most suitable snow chains for your vehicle and tire size. There should be, on average, a minimum of 12 chains crossing the tire.
Before your journey, take time to learn how to install and remove the chains efficiently.
If you're travelling to certain ski resorts you may be required to install snow chains (check before you travel).
A small crack on the windshield may, in the extreme cold, become a large crack. Therefore you should repair it before winter sets in.
Make sure your windshield washer fluid tank is full and in good condition.
Do not dilute windshield washer fluid with water: it could freeze at low temperatures.
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In case of emergencies, you may get stuck or need to spend time in your car waiting for help. Make sure that your vehicle is equipped with:
Checking reports on road conditions will help you make driving decisions and avoid dangerous situations. If conditions are particularly bad, you may want to stay off the roads.
Identify the person/people to call in case of emergency (ICE) by putting these three letters before their name(s) in your list of cell phone contacts.
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Make sure you always have at least half a tank of gas to avoid a frozen fuel line. Also, carry extra windshield washer fluid to ensure proper visibility.
