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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: Jan 23, 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: Jun 30, 2021

TIRE PIRATES Tech Question on Tire Wear

TIRE PIRATES Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?TIRE PIRATES Answer:Dan’s problem,  pre...
Published on: Jun 14, 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: Feb 09, 2020

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Calgary

New tires are a big ticket item for most Calgary 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: Jul 28, 2019

Simple Answers from TIRE PIRATES for Calgary: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question: How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced?TIRE PIRATES Answer:The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the ca...
Published on: May 26, 2019

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Calgary

A lot of Calgary 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: May 19, 2019

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Calgary

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 Cal...
Published on: Apr 07, 2019