By law, in Ontario no. However, if you’re looking to better protect yourself and your family, installing winter tires, during the appropriate months, is a great way to be proactive in avoiding compromising situations.
From a car insurance cost perspective, many of the top rated car insurance companies in Ontario – including most of Surex’s partner insurers – will offer a 2% to 5% discount off your annual auto insurance rate for having winter tires on your vehicle from November 1 - April 1 each year. You will need to provide proof (receipt) of the tire purchase.