Whether your tires are seasonal and it’s time to switch them out, or you are just trying to be pro-active with the life of your tires… take the time to bring your vehicle to your local technician to have your tires checked to keep you rolling safely.

Types of Tires

You typically change your tires during the year if you use a seasonal tire – for example, a winter tire.
There are 4 main categories of tires – your winter tires which are meant for traveling through snow and ice; your summer tires which are designed for bare and dry road conditions; your all season tires which are not designed to be better for any specific road conditions but will generally work for all four seasons; and finally your all weather tires which are designed for driving in all types of weather with slightly better winter driving ability than your all season.
Deciding which tires will work best for you will depend on how many kilometers you put on a year, what your driving requirements are, what type of vehicle you drive and your budget.

Wear and Tear

No matter which tire you have, you need to check the wear and tear periodically to make sure that the tires you are using are in good shape and are appropriate for the type of road conditions that you are driving on. For example, driving your winter tires during the warm dry summer months will give you reduced handling capabilities.

Fix vs. Replace

It happens all the time… you put your brand new tires on and a few days later you find a nail in one of the tires! Sometimes a repair is a simple fix but there are some issues that you need to consider… Make sure you get an expert’s opinion – bring your tire issues to us and we will help you make the right decision as to whether or not you should replace or repair.

Whether your tires are seasonal and it’s that time to switch them out, or you’re just trying to be proactive with the life of your tires - take the time to bring your tires to your local technician and make sure

Pro tip:

While we're talking tires - never forget about the health of your spare tire! Keeping up on tire life and status keeps you from being stuck on the side of the road and being able to be rolling in no time! Make sure to be prepared and that your shape is in tip top shape.