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Winter Tires* - Certification

Did you know that the width of the part of your tire that comes into contact with the road is equivalent to the size of a postcard? That is why winter driving requires the use of winter tires. A winter tire is characterized by its rubber compound and tread, both of which ensure improved adherence at low temperatures to snow- or ice-covered road surfaces.

Every tire that meets the requirements of the "ASTM F1805-00 - Standard Test Method for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line on Snow- and Ice-Covered Surfaces" standard since February 1, 1999 is a certified winter tire. Such certification is indicated by a symbol representing a mountain and a snowflake, which manufacturers may, if they wish, affix to their winter tires.

* Information gathered from the following document: Rapport d'évaluation - Comité d'évaluation sur la mise en place de mesures visant à inciter les automobilistes à munir leurs véhicules de pneus d'hiver. For the complete text, click here.