Tires and Wheels
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Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Alberta drivers couldn't wait to get them off the c...Published on: Jun 07, 2017 -
Every Alberta vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to ma...Published on: Jul 04, 2017 -
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Alberta area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand – you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't hav...Published on: Sep 30, 2017 -
With the recent focus in the Alberta area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Alberta drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make t...Published on: Nov 13, 2017 -
Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your funct...Published on: Dec 11, 2017 -
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Alberta driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen t...Published on: Jan 08, 2018
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Repair or Replace? That’s a question Alberta drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of ...Published on: Apr 24, 2018
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Some of us Alberta drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around Calgary, where you ...Published on: Jun 04, 2018 -
Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to kee...Published on: Jul 03, 2018 -
Everyone in Alberta, Calgary eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Alberta, ...Published on: Sep 04, 2018
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Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Alberta drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire dete...Published on: Nov 13, 2018
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Many Alberta drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs a...Published on: Dec 03, 2018 -
A lot of us Alberta drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One po...Published on: Dec 30, 2018
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When Alberta drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significan...Published on: Apr 01, 2019
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If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not al...Published on: May 21, 2019 -
Custom wheels are one way that Alberta folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several f...Published on: Jul 08, 2019
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Alberta drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Calgary auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and ...Published on: Jul 29, 2019 -
You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Alberta service center you keep repeating it over ...Published on: Aug 27, 2019 -
There are so many tire choices in the Alberta area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a sig...Published on: Sep 30, 2019 -
Welcome to the Lube Town automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Alberta conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact wi...Published on: May 31, 2021