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The 7°C rule, why the first warm week of April is too early on the South Island, and whether summer performance tires are even worth it in a climate this wet.

Victoria's winter is rain, not snow. Five tires built for wet grip, hydroplaning resistance, and cold-wet braking on Island roads — and why each one earns its spot.

They sound identical and they aren't. The real difference between all-season and all-weather tires — and which one actually suits Victoria's wet, mild winters.

Winter tires are required on the Malahat and other Island highways from October 1. Here's what counts as legal in BC — the 3.5mm tread rule, M+S vs. the mountain snowflake, the $121 fine, and what Victoria drivers actually need.