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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: Feb 27, 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 25, 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 31, 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: May 17, 2020

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: Jul 14, 2019

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of Vancouver drivers driving around BC on under-inflated tires. Now, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-inf...
Published on: Jun 30, 2019

DC MOTORWORKS Tech Question on Tire Wear

DC MOTORWORKS 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?DC MOTORWORKS Answer:Dan’s problem,  p...
Published on: May 19, 2019

Tire Replacement at DC MOTORWORKS in Vancouver

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Vancouver drivers. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you drive...
Published on: Sep 23, 2018