Tires - expert insight

Testing Winter vs Summer Tires

Test driving the difference between generic summer tires vs. winter tires.  Great video, should you be skeptical of winter tires.

Remember that below 7 degrees Celsius the rubber compound in winter tires becomes more response and in turn better performance than all-season and/or summer tires.

Winter Tire Comparison 

Have you've ever wondered the difference in performance between an all-season tire and that of winter tire?  

​This video places two vehicles on a hockey rink to test the difference, watch and see.

Performance Winter Tires

If you have a vehicle that is more of a "sport's car", rather than your generic "to-and-from work" vehicle, you might want to look at a winter tire with performance aspects.

A winter performance tire offers a lower profile aspect then you'd otherwise receive with a generic winter tire - handling is a big factor that differentiates the two tires types.  Also, if you live in a non-snow belt area that has winter driving characteristics, but with limited snowfall, this may present a good option.

How tires are made

The basics. How and what goes into manufacturing a typical vehicle tire.  Understanding the makeup of a tire offers the fundamentals to educate in the purchasing process. 

The adjacent video offers a visual interpretation of the  tire manufacturing process.

Types of tires

There are a variety of tires to choose from in the purchasing process, they include: all-season, summer and winter.

Understanding the difference in tires of performance and function can assist with your purchase selection.

The adjacent video offers a visual interpretation of the different types of tires offered and their benefits.

Winter tires and their benefit

Living in Canada requires you to drive in winter conditions on an annual basis.  Unsure of the benefits associated with winter tires vs. all-season tires?

The adjacent video offers a visual interpretation of the safety benefits of winter tires.

How to Change Hub Caps

Tired of those old hub cabs and want a change?  Maybe you've taken a corner too fast and lost a hub cab?  Regardless, this video provides instruction to properly change a typical hub cap.