We can already tell that winter is just around the corner. Now is a great time to have your winter tires installed on your Honda as the weather outside gets colder and the first snow is getting ready to fall. That said, you may be wondering if you need to replace your current set of winter tires. If you are not sure, the following tips will help you make that determination.
Check the tread depth
To be effective, the winter tires on your Honda should have a tread depth of at least 4.8 mm when you install them at the beginning of winter. Winter tires lose their effectiveness when the tread depth is less than 4 mm, but if you want your tires to last all winter long, having a tread depth of 4.8 mm is the minimum at the start of the season.
To determine if the tread depth is deep enough, you can use a specific tool that will measure the tread depth, or you can also use a good old quarter by putting the caribou face down in the tread. If you can see the nose of the caribou, you should replace your winter tires. You can also use your tire’s wear indicators which should be visible if your tires are still in good condition.
Other indicators to consider in determining if your winter tires will still be effective
Of course, tread depth is one thing but ultimately there are certain elements aside from that that you can check to determine if you need new winter tires for your Honda.
The first is how your winter tires behaved last year. If you felt that you had difficulty getting up hills or getting out of snowbanks in February or March in your Honda, now might be a good time to replace your winter tires. You want to have the confidence of knowing that your winter tires are still in good condition and there is nothing like driving in winter with a set of new tires.
Last but not least, if you bought your winter tires three or four seasons ago, and they have 25,000 or 30,000 km, now might be a good time to have them replaced regardless of the other variables. Most winter tires are not designed to last more than four years or over 30,000 kilometres, and you will surely be better off with a new set of winter tires.
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