TIRE PIRATES
Bay 2 - 6112 30th St. S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 2A6 403-279-5559

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TIRE PIRATES Automotive Tips: Trailer Wheel Bearings

Most Calgary drivers try to take real good care of their vehicles. But there is something that they may be overlooking: wheel bearings on their trailers. Whether it’s a small utility trailer or ...
Published on: Oct 20, 2019

TIRE PIRATES Automotive Tips: Brake Fluid Change Standards

Brake fluid is one of those maintenance items that’s easy for Calgary drivers to overlook.  For one, it doesn’t have to be replaced that often and when it should it’s often not ...
Published on: Feb 05, 2017

Disc Brakes

Your brakes are extremely important as you drive around Calgary. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble. You'll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brakes, brake...
Published on: Jan 29, 2017

Anti-lock Brakes Has Video

We rely on our brakes to safely slow and stop our vehicles. You’ve probably had the experience where you’ve slammed on your brakes and started to skid. When your wheels are locked up, you ...
Published on: Sep 06, 2016

TIRE PIRATES Automotive Tips: Brake Rotor Problems

Disc brakes are called disc brakes because of the big metal disc or rotor that spins with the wheel.  The brake pads rub against the rotor to slow the vehicle.  In technical terms, the motio...
Published on: Oct 06, 2015