The Benefits of Winter Tires for Your Commercial Fleets

Whether it's a fleet of delivery trucks, cargo vans, or long-haul transporters, the benefits of winter tires are undeniable, keeping both drivers and cargo safe on the wintry roads.

Winter tires offer a critical advantage to commercial vehicles operating in cold, snowy, and icy conditions, making them an indispensable asset for businesses that rely on transportation to deliver goods and services during the winter months. These specialized tires provide enhanced traction, improved braking capabilities, and increased overall safety, ensuring that commercial vehicles can navigate through challenging winter conditions with confidence and efficiency. Whether it's a fleet of delivery trucks, cargo vans, or long-haul transporters, the benefits of winter tires are undeniable, keeping both drivers and cargo safe on the wintry roads.

Siping Improves Traction

Deep treads and siping that can grip better on snow or ice, meaning it will give drivers improved ability to start up a hill, stop or drive in deep snow.

All tire rubber will stiffen as the weather gets colder, but the latest generations of winter tires maintain their elasticity even at extremely low temperatures approaching -30°C and below, providing superior traction and grip. Winter/snow tires are specially designed tires that are intended to work best in low temperatures and in snowy or icy conditions like the ones we have in Alberta. They are designed with deep treads and siping that can grip better on snow or ice, meaning it will give drivers improved ability to start up a hill, stop or drive in deep snow. - Source - Alberta Transportation

Benefits of Winter Tires

Using Winter Tires All Year Can Cause

Look for tires with the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMS) symbol.

-This symbol means that a tire meets manufacturer requirements for severe snow conditions.
-Advanced tread helps provide good grip tough conditions.
-Improved rubber and innovative tread design provides 125% better acceleration.

Speak to your local Fountain Tire representative on the benefits of winter tires for your fleet.