Turo Host Chat: When to Switch to Winter Tires & 7°C Rule Explained ❄️🚗 | Snow vs All-Season vs M+S

It’s mid-October in Ontario and tire season is here. I just mounted my winter set a couple weeks early while the car was in for brakes—so let’s quickly cover when to switch, which tire type makes sense for your driving, and the real costs (mount/balance, TPMS, and rim options). Install Laufenn I Fit Ice Studdable Snow Tire - 225/60R18 100T

What you’ll learn

Exactly when to swap: The 7°C rule—once temps consistently hover at ~7°C (plus overnight frost/black ice), it’s time. For most of Southern Ontario that’s late Oct–early Nov; go earlier if you drive into lake-effect zones.

Tire types decoded:

Full Winter (❄️/mountain symbol): Soft compound + siping for max cold grip—my choice outside big city cores.

All-Season (incl. “all-weather” variants): Works if you’re mostly in the salted Toronto core and rarely hit deep snow.

M+S (Mud & Snow): Better for trucks/SUVs and job sites; not as strong as true winters on ice.

Real-world Ontario costs: Typical mount & balance (swap rubber on alloys) runs $100–$160+ depending on shop/time of year.

TPMS & wheels: Keeping winters on your factory alloys keeps sensors happy; a second alloy winter set can save time long-term and avoids debris collecting behind steelies.

Use case guidance: City (Toronto) vs lake-effect belts (Goderich and north)—why I run true winters for those surprise whiteouts.

Quick tips

Book your swap before the first cold snap—shops fill fast.

Document tread depth and tire dates; rubber hardens with age even if tread looks good.

If you tow or hit job sites, M+S can be a smart compromise—just know the limits in heavy snow.

If you’ve got tire questions (brand picks, sizing, load ratings, or whether “all-weather” fits your driving), drop them below—I’m happy to help.

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Laufenn I Fit Ice Studdable Snow Tire - 225/60R18 100T
Brand: Laufenn
$244.81$244.81
Or $41.75/month (6 months). Select from 2 plans
Brand Laufenn
Size 225/60R18
Rim size 18 Inches
Section width 225 Millimetres
Tire aspect ratio 60
Load index 100
Speed rating T
Load capacity 899.93 kg
Tread depth 12 32nds
Tread type Asymmetrical

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