Winter Tires in Ottawa, Ontario

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Shipping winter tires to Ottawa, ON, free to your door anywhere in Canada, with Affirm available at checkout to pay over time. Ottawa is one of the coldest capital cities in the world, and it combines deep winter cold with around two metres of snow a season. Below 7 degrees Celsius, all-season rubber hardens and loses grip, which is why a proper winter tire shortens braking on snow and ice by a wide margin.

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What Ottawa Winters Do to Tires

Sustained cold is the defining factor here. Ottawa spends long stretches well below freezing, which is the condition all-season rubber handles worst, and it does not thaw and reset the way milder cities do. Snow stays packed on residential streets for weeks, and the Ottawa River valley adds wind-driven drifting on open roads. A true winter compound that stays flexible at deep-cold temperatures matters more here than tread pattern alone.

When to switch: Most drivers here switch in mid-October and leave them on into April, since the cold arrives early and lingers.

Ontario's Winter Tire Rules

Ontario does not require winter tires, but insurers are required by law to offer a discount, generally in the range of 2 to 5 percent, to drivers who install them. Studded tires are restricted to residents of Northern Ontario. See winter tire laws in Canada for the full picture.

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Winter Tires in Ottawa FAQ

Do I need winter tires in Ottawa?

Winter tires are not legally required in Ontario, but insurers must offer a discount of roughly 2 to 5 percent if you install them, and they are strongly recommended.

When should I put winter tires on in Ottawa?

Most drivers here switch in mid-October and leave them on into April, since the cold arrives early and lingers. The general rule anywhere in Canada is to switch once daytime temperatures sit below 7 degrees Celsius.

Do you ship winter tires to Ottawa?

Yes. We ship free to Ottawa and to every Canadian province, and you can pay over time with Affirm at checkout, subject to eligibility and approval.