Do Winter Tires Really Make A Difference?

In a nutshell? Yes, the right tire in the right season impacts your vehicle’s performance and safety, but also your wallet. Many people tend to overlook the importance of having a winter set of tires and an all-season or summer… Read More

What Are The Different Types of Tire Damage?

“I’ve got a bulge!” “Most of us do when we get past fifty.” “No, a bulge in my tire – in the sidewall – a bubble!” The Damage is Serious! A bulge, bubble, or break in the sidewall of… Read More

Emergency Roadside Kit Must-Haves For Your Vehicle

It’s late at night, and the road is dark and unfamiliar. The wind whips up leaves and debris and making matters worse, you’re in a cell-service dead zone. Then, suddenly, the steering wheel twists in your hands, and you… Read More

How To Safely Boost A Car Battery

Even the best battery will eventually show its age and require replacement. And somewhere along the line, it will likely need to be boosted, and there’s a proper way to do it! In 1860, Frenchman Gaston Plante invented the… Read More

Understanding Tire Warranty

Tires are one of the most important and frequently replaced components on your vehicle. With proper care, a set of tires should last for years, but occasionally, they wear out prematurely. All major tire manufacturers have comprehensive tire warranties… Read More

How to Improve Your Fuel Efficiency

Canada is a large country with nearly 40,000 kilometers of paved roads. Though many large urban centers have well-designed rapid transit systems, owning a vehicle (for most people) is still a necessity. Statistics Canada estimates that in Canada, we… Read More

Inspecting Your Tires

Tires play a huge role in your driving experience and are crucial to your vehicle’s safety and overall performance. Think about it: your tires are the only contact your vehicle has with the road surface. The better the tires,… Read More

What To Do When You Get A Flat Tire?

Let’s admit it, a flat tire – whether on the highway or just around town – is a major inconvenience. There you are, minding your own business, when suddenly something doesn’t feel right. Tell-tale signs that you have a… Read More

Buying Tires from Big Box Stores vs Local Tire Shops

OK, it’s time for new tires, and you’re thinking about getting ‘em from a big box store such as Costco, Canadian Tire or Walmart. They have the best prices, right? Maybe not… There is more to consider when deciding… Read More

How Are Tires Made?

The history on a product that most consider relatively simple, is surprisingly a long and complex story. The development of the tire, as we know it today, dates as far back as 1845! Wow, right? No one individual can be… Read More

The Difference Between a Spare tire and a Doughnut

Depending on the vehicle you drive, you could either have a spare tire or a doughnut – aka compact spare. The difference between these two “emergency” tires is significant. Spare Tires Spares are full-size tires that match the existing tires… Read More

What happens to tires when your vehicle is parked too long?

What happens to tires when a vehicle is parked for an extended period of time? You may think because your vehicle is parked – especially in a garage – that the tires will be fine. But here’s something to consider:… Read More

The Danger of Worn Out Tires

Depending upon size and the overall diameter, the average tire will rotate nearly 1000 times in one kilometre. And with every rotation, tire treads gradually wear down, resulting in reduced handling, control, and performance. Over time, tires will become worn… Read More

Understanding Your Tire Size

Where to find the tire size on your vehicle's tire

So it’s time to buy tires? You call a few shops and one of the first questions they ask is “What size?” A seemingly simple question yet you’ll soon find out it’s much more complex than small, medium or large. Read More

What are Take-Off Tires?

Take-off Tires come off New Vehicles on the Lot and are Considered Slightly Used Tires So, you’re looking for options when it comes to purchasing new tires. You’d like a good quality tire, but you need to keep your… Read More

New Tires versus Tire & Wheel Sets

If you’re looking to buy new tires, first thing is where to buy them? Our Quick Lane Tire & Auto Centre stocks a range of brand name tires for every make and model of vehicle. Our Price Match Promise is… Read More

Why Tire Rotations?

Quick question: do all tires wear evenly? Well, you might say that the answer depends upon the quality of the tire, the type and condition of the vehicle, and the driver. You’d be right, but there’s more to it. Brand… Read More

How to tell when your car’s tires will expire

The short answer to the question of tire expiration dates is that yes they do expire, but there is more to learn. It seems today almost everything has an expiry date and that includes your tires. It’s a fact! Every… Read More