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Tires and Wheels

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Read a Good Tire Lately? (Tire Wear)

There's lots of good information to read in books and online.  You might not know that you can also "read" your tires and learn a lot about what shape they're in and if they are in need of attent...
Published on: Mar 06, 2022

How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)

Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. That’s understandable because today’s tires are engineered to do their job without needing you to pay ...
Published on: Jul 04, 2021

Winter Tires

Hey Kelowna drivers, let’s talk about winter tires. We’re not talking about all season tires here, but dedicated winter tires.Modern winter tires do a terrific job for Kelowna drivers in a...
Published on: Nov 03, 2020

Are You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)

If your vehicle has a few years on it, you've no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the w...
Published on: Jun 07, 2020

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Kelowna

Let’s pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don’t eat them now – you’re going to need them later.Many Kel...
Published on: Sep 15, 2019

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Kelowna

New tires are a big ticket item for most Kelowna drivers. You’re not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it’ll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again. ...
Published on: Dec 16, 2018

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Kelowna

A lot of Kelowna drivers want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you’re not careful. Sometimes they just don’t fit right: The ...
Published on: Apr 01, 2018

Tire Rotation and Balancing

You can make your vehicle tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing. Let's start with tire rotation. In normal driving around Kelowna, your front tires wear more on the shoulder...
Published on: Mar 12, 2018