Tire Change in Cold and Snowy Conditions Tire Change in Cold and Snowy Conditions: Best Practices for Roadside Technicians in Extreme Winter Weather ❄️🚗 Winter roadside assistance is not business as usual. For roadside technicians, cold temperatures, snow-covered highways, and icy shoulders transform what might seem like a routine tire change into a high-risk operation . Every step from exiting the service vehicle to tightening the final lug nut demands heightened awareness,