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Cars are full of tech. But for Canadians, the biggest tech upgrade are the ones you roll on. On Our Podcast Show this week, we talk about how the wrong ones at the wrong time of the year can let you down. And how technology has advanced to give winter tires a clear advantage in not just places that get a lot of snow.
Highlights
- 00:00 – Intro
- 02:26 – How many car accidents happen during winter in Canada?
- 03:17 – Who is Nokian?
- 04:31 – Who is Kal Tire?
- 05:02 – Do I need to change to Winter Tires in Canada?
- 06:14 – What is the definition of a winter tire?
- 07:50 – What temperature are winter tires for?
- 08:52 – What is the history of winter tires?
- 09:49 – What are siping on tires?
- 11:54 – What does winter tires help with?
- 12:18 – What is M+S rating on tires?
- 13:00 – What is the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake Symbol?
- 14:15 – Do you get more for your money with winter tires?
- 14:56 – What’s the driving experience like on winter tires?
- 17:01 – The rubber compound difference between summer and winter tires?
- 18:56 – What is a definition of an accident in ICBC?
- 20:13 – Is it expensive to change to winter tires?
- 22:04 – Where can i store my winter tires?
- 25:07 – Does UK drivers change to winter tires?
- 26:30 – Does winter tires save lives?
- 28:35 – What is the law for winter tires in BC?
- 30:43 – Do winter tires lower my insurance costs?
- 35:18 – What’s it like driving to Whistler in the winter?
- 37:39 – What is the technology of winter tires?
- 39:45 – Why do highway pile-ups occur in winter?
- 41:03 – What are all weather tires?
- 44:22 – Are all weather tires more expensive?
- 45:08 – How often do you need to change your tires?
- 47:34 – Is it better to get winter tires?
- 49:49 – What happens when I drive winter tires all year round?
- 54:00 – Is it a good idea to have a dash cam?
- 55:23 – Can I use a USB drive to store my dashcam footage on an EV?
- 56:35 – How will winter tires affect driving an EVs?
- 58:01 – What are the tips for winter tires on EVs?
- 59:31 – Are winter tires cheaper for smaller wheels?
- 01:00:15 – What type of winter tires do I need for BC?
- 01:03:38 – Do I swap tires or wheels during winters?
- 01:05:17 – What tire pressure is good for winter?
- 01:06:49 – Do EV eat through winter tires?
- 01:08:00 – Is it okay to buy 2nd hand tires?
- 01:08:35 – How do you measure tire tread in Canada?
- 01:09:53 – What is pre-conditioning in an EV?
- 01:11:30 – What are the tips for winter driving?
- 01:12:48 – Is it time to change to winter tires?
- 01:14:29 – What kind of service does Kal Tire offer?
- 01:15:36 – Closing comments.
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