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Consumer Guide: What's new in Winter Tires How to best arm yourself this winter against snow and ice (NC)-With the winter season on the horizon, Canadian dri- vers are bracing themselves for yet another challenging battie against the elements on ice and snow-covered roads. To fight back against the dreaded winter conditions, drivers are arming their vehicies this fall with the best weaponry available - win- ter tires. .According to Gordon Sadler, Brand Manager at Michelin, recent advances in winter tire technology have produced tires that provide ultimata traction in the most adverse winter driving conditions. "With today's winter tires you can now have com- plets confidence driving on icy, snowy or wet roads this sa- son," said Sadier. Here's e helpful guide on what to look for from this year's top rated winter tires: The Winter Slalom from BFGoodrich •Features an aggressive tread design with highly-siped blocks. Sipes are full depth cuts in the tread block that provide more biting edges for excep- tionai traction and control on snow and ice. •A specially designed tread compound helps keep the tread flexible even et low tempera- tures delivering excellent trac- tion. • Accepta studs for drivers in Winter Slalom Ready for winter driving Continued from page 22 an antilock system hit the brake pedal as hard as you cen and keep pressing to stop quickly. Without ABS, brake firmly but carefully, trying to keep the wheels f rom locking up. Pump the brake pedals if the brakes iock. Skid control Release the accelerator gently. if the car's rear end cs swinging out to the sida, quickly steer toward that sida. If the front wheels have loct traction, slowiy steer in the opposite direction of the skid until the lires regain their grip, then gently steer back int the direction of the skid. When snowbound if you're in a remote area, stay in the car unless you're aura that shelter is near. if you run the angine to use the heater, open a window to prevent buildup of exhat gas. .Clear snow away from the exhaust pipe. extrema conditions who seek batter traction on ice and hard- packed snow. • Affordable winter safety performance while delivering a smooth, comfortable ride. • Certified by the Rubber Association of Canada (RAC) for meeting new cavera snow performance requirements. Look for the RAC's montain/snowflake logo on the lower sidewall of the Winter Slalom. The Uniroyal Tiger Paw Ice & Snow with NailGard • Ultimata traction for ail win- ter condition due to highly siped tread surfaces, deep tread grooves and a special winter traction compound. • Comas with the unique NailGard self-sealing technolo- gy. Designed to prevent fiefs, the tira contains s patented rub- ber ceaient that lines the interior of the tire's tread and will instantly end permanently seal most nail, boit or screw tread punctures. This means that in most cases, the tire does not go flat and you won't hava to deal with the danger and inconve- nience of having fo pull over on a busy highway or deserted roed in the biting cold of winter. • Tested ageinst stringant winter performance criteria and is RAC certified for severa snow conditions. The Michelin Arctic Alpin •Faturas patented, torque- locking zig-zag sipas that pro- vide nearly 55 matera of flexi- ble, snow grabbing edges par tire. Val at the came time, the sipes can interlock for rigidity when high torque is appied, delivering firmer control on high-traction surfaces. • innovative high-contact tread design and expanded contact patch put more tread rubber on the road for greater traction and control on ice end hard pecked snow, delivering a surprisingly quiet ride. • Circumferential arrowhead grooves continuously trap and eject snow and slush for reduced tread packing and greater traction. • Bead Construction with- stands the demanda of season- ai mounting and dismounting. • Like the Uniroyal and BFGoodrich modela, the Arctic Alpin is also RAC certified for cavera snow conditions. • Rated the top of ita class for winter driving performance by a leading consumer reports magazine. For more consumer informa- tion on winter tires visit the automotive section et www.newscanada.com. - News Canada Tiger Paw Ice & Snow Arctic Alpin FALL FLUSH & FILL 4 cylindor 839.95* O cylinder $49.95* 8 cylinder $59.95* *Applies to most makes and models Drive in service 878-1980 555 Main St. E. Unit 10, Milton The Canadian Champion. Friday, October 27, 2000 - AT 23 85 Steeles Ave., Unit 6 878-0870 • COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS•*TIRES • COMPUTER WtEEL.BALANCING •C00UNG & HEATING • BRAKES • COMPUTER FUEL INJECTION & TUNE-UP Volkswagens• Import fuel injection & Diesel • Major & Minor Repairs •Tune Ups • Air Conditioning •Brakes • Engines • Diesel•* Exhaust •Safety Inspections • oig•Marine Repaira 7{gh-'Tech Sermice witF oí-Jashjioneé 'a ue 342 Bronte St. South, Units 12 & 13, Milton 878-8066