S & S CUSTOM AUTOMOTIVE
4-106 Elk Run Blvd. Canmore, AB T1W 1L1 403-678-4445

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: Jan 07, 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

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of Canmore drivers driving around AB on under-inflated tires. Now, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-infla...
Published on: May 10, 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 Canmore, your front tires wear more on the shoulder...
Published on: May 03, 2020

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: Apr 05, 2020

Tire Replacement at S & S CUSTOM AUTOMOTIVE in Canmore

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Canmore 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 o...
Published on: Jun 30, 2019

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Canmore

Let’s pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don’t eat them now – you’re going to need them later.Many Can...
Published on: Jun 23, 2019

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Canmore

New tires are a big ticket item for most Canmore 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: May 26, 2019