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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 08, 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 01, 2021

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Vancouver

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 Van...
Published on: May 24, 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 16, 2020

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 Vancouver, your front tires wear more on the should...
Published on: Jun 30, 2019

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Vancouver

A lot of Vancouver 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: Th...
Published on: Apr 07, 2019

Winter Tires

Hey Vancouver 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 Vancouver drivers ...
Published on: Dec 09, 2018

Tire Tips From Your Champlain Service Tire Professional

When it’s time for new tires, the choices can be overwhelming for Vancouver drivers. Let’s look at some common tire categories.One category at Champlain Service is known as “summer t...
Published on: Nov 18, 2018