Winter Tires in Montreal, QC

In the province of Québec, winter tires are mandatory from December 01st to March 15. If you do not obey this law, you risk a 300$ fine plus any applicable fees and 2 demerit points registered on your driving license. Note that studded Tires are permitted only between October 15 and May 01st and have to be removed in order not to damage our roads.

Tires wear-in time, tread starts to become thin, which can result in the used wheel losing traction. This creates safety risks that can be avoided. Manufactures recommend tires must not be used for longer than 7 years. Replacing tires is suggested every 6 years, yet with regular usage tires being replaced every couple of years is more common.