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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: Feb 20, 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 18, 2021

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: Jan 19, 2020

Tire Rotation and Balancing

You can make your vehicle tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing. Let's start with tire rotation. In normal driving around Nanaimo, your front tires wear more on the shoulder...
Published on: Dec 29, 2019

Tire Tips From Your AUTO CHECK AUTOMOTIVE LTD. Tire Professional

When it’s time for new tires, the choices can be overwhelming for Nanaimo drivers. Let’s look at some common tire categories.One category at AUTO CHECK AUTOMOTIVE LTD. is known as “s...
Published on: Nov 03, 2019

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Nanaimo

New tires are a big ticket item for most Nanaimo drivers. You’re not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it’ll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again. ...
Published on: Apr 21, 2019

Winter Tires

Hey Nanaimo drivers, let’s talk about winter tires. We’re not talking about all season tires here, but dedicated winter tires.Modern winter tires do a terrific job for Nanaimo drivers in a...
Published on: Jan 20, 2019

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Nanaimo

A lot of Nanaimo 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: The ...
Published on: Sep 30, 2018