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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: Mar 06, 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 11, 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: Sep 06, 2020

Fountain Tire Roper Road Tech Question on Tire Wear

Fountain Tire Roper Road 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?Fountain Tire Roper Road Answer:Dan&rs...
Published on: Aug 30, 2020

Simple Answers from Fountain Tire Roper Road for Edmonton: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question: How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced?Fountain Tire Roper Road Answer:The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufactur...
Published on: Apr 26, 2020

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Edmonton

A lot of Edmonton 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: Jan 05, 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 Edmonton, your front tires wear more on the shoulde...
Published on: Oct 27, 2019

Tire Replacement at Fountain Tire Roper Road in Edmonton

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Edmonton 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 ...
Published on: Sep 30, 2018