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Home My WebLink AboutLakeshore Advance, 2012-11-07, Page 238 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Driving on winter tires saves Hves Research proves that Winter tires can save your life! QMI Agency Lakeshore Advance Research conducted by 'the Government Of Quebec in the two years since winter tire use became universal in that province has proven conclusively what tine makers have long known: driving on winter tires saves lives and reduces serious injuries. The 2011 study, which compared Quebec road accident statistics before and after winter tiro use became required, shows that in the past two winters there has been a five per cent reduction in road-ucddent injuries that can be directly attributed to winter tire use. The research concludes that winter tires prevent about 575 road -accident injuries per winter in Quebec, The study also found that vehicle accidents resulting in death or serious injury declined by three per cent. "When people ride on winter tires, road -accident injuries decrease," says Glenn Maidn►ent, president of the Rubber Assucia• tion of Canada (RAC), which represents tire makers, "Considering that only 51 per cent of Canadian motorists use winter tires, the Quebec experience should give us all pause for thought. 'there now can be absolutely no doubt that winter tires offer the safest winter driving experience 4 • This fall tire makers are urging Canadian drivers to carefltily consider whether winter tires am right for them and to rake an educated choice. '1'o help motorists make the right decision for their driving patterns, the industry is offering drivers a wealth of infonnation about the performance advantages of winter tires at its website, betirestnart,ca. What motorists nnay not know is that today's high-tech winter tires offer far more than better traction on snow, ice or slush covered road- ways, The rubber compounds used in today's sophisticated winter tires deliver better1p in all cold weather driving conditions including dry pavement -• because these compounds maintain their elasticity even at temperatures below minus 30 degrees Celsius, 'Ihe result is a dramatic in►ptovement in driver control and traction In all winter driving conditions, particularly when cornering or braking. Drivers who choose to roll on winter tires will notice the difference in traction when the temperature falls h4'low seven degrees Celsius, or as seem as they can see their breath. Traditionally, many drivers, particularly those who live in cities or towns where the streets aro cleared regularly, have opted for all -season tires to avoid the bi-annual tire changeover. All -season tires can provide safe all-weather performance, but winter tires deliver up to !'i0 per cern more winter traction, "'line numt c onunon objection to winner tines is cost," says Maddment. But that concern is tempered by the fact that using winter tires prolongs the life of a vehicle's conventional summer tires, which over time saves money. Given the performance avid safety advantages, winter tires should be considered a driving essential from December to April." When buying winter tires, motorists should look for the mountain snowflake symbol on the Wiwi'', 'tires with this symbol meet or exceed tire industry snow traction requirements. HOME PLAN OF THE WEEK DENNIS ivsNs RENOVATIONS Sitiinll Replacement WIIIdOW. 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Proper tire inflation is another winter driving essential Tires that are under -or -over inflated have a smaller footprint on the road surface, which lessens their grip.'Ihe result is reduced stopping and handling capabilities and wasted fuel. 'lyre inflation pressure can drop quickly during cold snaps, Every five degrees Celsius change results in about one psi change in pressure, so a temperature drop of 15 degrees Celsius would result in 10 per cent or three psi under -inflation. During winter, tire makers recommend treasuring the inflation frequently using a reliable tire gauge to ensure tires are properly inflated to the vehicle manufacturer's recommendation. 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