Winter Tires
Winter tires stay flexible in temperatures below 7˚C to provide the necessary traction for cold weather driving conditions. They reduce braking distance on cold, wet, ice and snow covered roads in comparison to all-season tires. The traction provided by winter tires enhances the performance of anti-lock braking systems (ABS), vehicle stability assist (VSA), traction control and all-wheel drive in winter conditions. Industry data shows that in cold weather, a vehicle equipped with winter tires has approximately a 40% lesser chance of being involved in a collision than one equipped with all-season tires. (Source: Honda Canada)
All-season tires are designed to provide traction and durability in a wide variety of seasonal road conditions. However, they cannot provide the same levels of traction in winter conditions as a proper winter tire.
They are best suited to use in temperatures above 7˚C. (Source: Honda Canada)
All-Weather Tires
A middle ground for more unpredictable climates, all-weather tires perform better in winter conditions than all-season tires and better on summer roads than winter tires, but they don't excel at either -- especially for longer periods.
Although Honda recommends a dedicated all season/summer tire & winter for optimal driving performance and safety, there are all-weather tire options available. Talk to your Service Advisor to determined which tires will best suit your driving needs. (Source: Honda Canada)
