Manitoba Public Insurance’s Winter Tire Financing Program to help eligible Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) customers with purchasing winter tires is now available.

MPI will provides low-interest financing for up to $2,000 towards the purchase of winter tires and associated costs, including rims, mounting, balancing, taxes and fees.

“We want Manitobans to be as safe as possible on the roads. This financing program provides another option to buy winter tires for people who otherwise may not make this road safety purchase,” said Andrew Swan, the minister responsible for MPI, in a news release.

In order to participate, retailers must register with Manitoba Public Insurance. Once a customer is authorized, retailers will then fax the customer’s application form directly to an Autopac agent, and will be paid directly by Manitoba Public Insurance for the applicable amount of the transaction within 30 days, up to the $2,000 maximum. Amounts exceeding $2,000 should be collected directly from the customer by the retailer.

For more information, visit MPI’s website.