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