Watch: Do medium-duty trucks need winter tires?

Watch: Do medium-duty trucks need winter tires?

The winter season might be months away, but now is the time for medium-duty fleets to start thinking about their choice of tire for when the rain, sleet and snow starts to pelt the pavement – which is when the Winter Tire Werewolf begins to stalk those trucks that can’t handle slick streets.

But, there is a way to stave off this beast. Watch the video above to learn more.

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