Winter Tire Benefits at Downtown Lincoln

With the leaves falling and the temperatures beginning to drop, Toronto drivers are well aware that the winter season is right around the corner. As an informed and diligent Lincoln owner, it’s in your best interest to ensure that your luxury vehicle is ready for the challenges that come with winter driving. One of the most common things that you can do to prepare for the winter driving season is installing a quality set of winter tires on your vehicle. Continue reading as our team here at Downtown Lincoln discusses the benefits of using winter tires and why we recommend doing so for our valued clients in Toronto and beyond.

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Cold Weather Traction 

As their name suggests, winter tires are specifically designed to work best during the cold weather months. Constructed from a unique set of rubber compounds, they are engineered to remain soft and flexible, even during the coldest of winter temperatures. This added flexibility enables winter tires to maintain a larger footprint on the road surface, resulting in increased traction on a variety of road conditions.

Specifically-Engineered Tread Patterns 

Designed with sub-zero temperatures in mind, winter tires are manufactured with tread patterns that are engineered to ensure adequate traction on snow and ice-covered roads. These unique tread patterns help channel snow, slush and water away from the tire, improving overall handling and helping prevent road slippage and hydroplaning.

Improved Braking Distance 

Due to their unique design and architecture, winter tires have been shown to drastically reduce braking distances by up to 30%, when compared to all-season tires. This 30% reduction in braking distance can mean the difference between avoiding an accident and being part of another Toronto winter road accident statistic.

Overall Cost Savings 

Not only do winter tires help with winter road performance and peace-of-mind, they also help you save money in the long term! By swapping your all-season tires for winter tires, you reduce their wear and tear, resulting in an increase in their longevity, and vice versa! Additionally, the majority of insurance policy providers in Ontario offer a winter tire discount for policy holders that equip their vehicles with winter tires during the cold weather months.

Schedule a Winter Tire Installation Service at Downtown Lincoln

When it comes time to swap out your all-season tires, treat your Lincoln the way that it deserves and book a tire swap appointment at Downtown Lincoln. Once the weather starts to consistently dip down below the 7-degree Celsius mark, it’s in your best interest to reach out to one of our service advisors to have your vehicle prepped for the winter months ahead. Should you be in the market for a quality set of new winter tires, stop by our parts counter where one of our knowledgeable representatives can help you source an ideal set of tires for your specific Lincoln model.