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Tire Education

The PC Tires Buying Guide

Not sure what you need? We'll walk you through everything — from season to sidewall markings.

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All-Season

The default tire that comes on most vehicles. Designed for year-round use in mild climates — dry, wet, and light snow. Fine if you rarely see heavy snow or temperatures below -7°C.

Good for: Mild Canadian winters, mostly highway driving

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All-Weather (3PMSF)

A newer category — essentially a better all-season. Certified for severe snow service. Significantly better than all-season in snow and ice, while still being driveable in summer. The best one-tire option for Ontario drivers.

Best for: Most Ontario drivers wanting one set year-round

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Winter / Snow Tires

Dedicated winter tires use a special rubber compound that stays soft and grippy below -7°C. They have aggressive tread patterns to channel snow and slush. Dramatically shorter stopping distances on ice.

Best for: Maximum safety in Canadian winters

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Summer / Performance

Maximum dry and wet grip in warm temperatures. Never drive these below 7°C — the rubber becomes dangerously brittle. For sports cars, performance vehicles, or enthusiast drivers.

Warning: Not for use below 7°C

Condition

All-Season

All-Weather ❄️

Winter

Dry pavement

●● Excellent

●○ Good

Wet roads

●● Excellent

●○ Good

Light snow

●○ Moderate

●● Excellent

Heavy snow / ice

○○ Poor

●○ Good

●● Excellent

Below -7°C

○○ Poor

●○ Good

●● Excellent

Seasonal swap needed

Yes (2×/year)

PC Tires recommendation for Chatham-Kent: If you want one set of tires, go All-Weather (3PMSF certified). If you want the safest possible winter driving and don't mind the changeover, run dedicated winter tires from October–April and all-seasons the rest of the year.

Every tire has a code on its sidewall. Here's how to read 225/65R17 102H:

225

Section Width

Width of the tire in millimetres, measured from sidewall to sidewall.

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Aspect Ratio

Sidewall height as a percentage of the width. Lower = shorter sidewall = sportier look.

Radial Construction

How the internal cords are laid. Virtually all modern tires are radial.

Rim Diameter

The wheel size in inches. Must match your rim exactly.

102

Load Index

Maximum weight the tire can carry. Must meet or exceed vehicle requirement.

Speed Rating

Maximum sustained speed. H=210 km/h. V=240. W=270. Y=300.

Not sure what size you need? Use our Vehicle Lookup tool above — enter your year, make, model and trim and we'll pull your exact OEM tire size automatically.

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Symmetric Tread

Same pattern across the whole tire. Can be rotated in any direction. Quietest ride, good all-round performance.

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Directional / V-Pattern

V-shaped grooves designed to pump water out at high speed. Excellent wet-weather performance. Must be mounted so the arrow points forward.

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Asymmetric Tread

Different inner and outer tread zones — outer for dry cornering, inner for wet grip. Must be mounted with "outside" facing out.

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Aggressive / All-Terrain

Large, widely spaced lugs for off-road grip and mud self-cleaning. Common on trucks and SUVs. Louder on highway.

Treadwear indicator: Use a toonie — if the silver band shows above the tread, it's time to replace. Legal minimum in Canada is 2/32" — we recommend replacing at 4/32".

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Highway (HT)

Smooth, quiet ride optimized for pavement. Great fuel economy. Best for trucks and SUVs that stay on-road.

Best for: Daily commuters, highway driving

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All-Terrain (AT)

The middle ground. Handles pavement well, but adds capability for gravel, dirt, and light off-road use. Very popular for pickup trucks in Ontario.

Best for: Trucks that see both road and occasional off-road

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Mud-Terrain (MT)

Aggressive, widely-spaced lugs for serious off-road traction. Very loud on highway. Not ideal for daily driving unless you regularly go off-road.

Not ideal for daily highway commuting

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Load Range Matters

Trucks and vans often require Load Range C, D, or E tires. Never downgrade your load rating if you tow or haul.

Check before ordering if you tow or haul

Lifted trucks: If your truck is lifted, your tire size will be different from stock. Tell us your lift height and we'll find compatible sizes.

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Still not sure? We'll tell you exactly what you need.Tell us your vehicle and how you drive, and we'll personally recommend the right tire.

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