Thorncliffe Automotive Repair
5515 4 St Nw Calgary, AB T2K 1B1 403-274-1749

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 16, 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

Tire Replacement at Thorncliffe Automotive Repair in Calgary

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Calgary 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 o...
Published on: May 03, 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: Apr 19, 2020

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: Jul 07, 2019

Simple Answers from Thorncliffe Automotive Repair for Calgary: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question: How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced?Thorncliffe Automotive Repair Answer:The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manuf...
Published on: Jun 16, 2019

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of Calgary drivers driving around AB on under-inflated tires. Now, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-infla...
Published on: Jun 02, 2019

Tire Tips From Your Thorncliffe Automotive Repair Tire Professional

When it’s time for new tires, the choices can be overwhelming for Calgary drivers. Let’s look at some common tire categories.One category at Thorncliffe Automotive Repair is known as &ldqu...
Published on: May 12, 2019