Traditions Auto Service
550 Warden Ave Scarborough, ON M1L 3Z3 416-691-5397

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 04, 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: May 10, 2020

Traditions Auto Service Tech Question on Tire Wear

Traditions Auto Service 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?Traditions Auto Service Answer:Dan&rsqu...
Published on: Feb 23, 2020

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Scarborough

New tires are a big ticket item for most Scarborough 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 aga...
Published on: Nov 10, 2019

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of Scarborough drivers driving around ON on under-inflated tires. Now, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-i...
Published on: Nov 03, 2019

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Scarborough

A lot of Scarborough 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: ...
Published on: Oct 27, 2019

Simple Answers from Traditions Auto Service for Scarborough: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question: How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced?Traditions Auto Service Answer:The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacture...
Published on: Sep 29, 2019