People from Saskatchewan have an abundance winter driving tips, but an expert says there's one that often goes overlooked — proper tire pressure. Low tire pressure in the winter can affect stopping, moving forward, handling and general traction, according to Wayne Kuntz, owner of Kuntz Automotive in Regina. Kuntz recommends checking tire pressure at least once or twice a week, as low tire pressure can also ruin a tire and cause other issues. Changing tires, testing block heatersKuntz said a good quality set of winter tires should last between 60,000 and 80,000 kilometres, if they're properly maintained. "Winter tires usually are a softer rubber.
Source: CBC News February 16, 2019 19:21 UTC