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A local tire supplier in Timmins has gotten ahead of the 25 per cent American tariffs on all Canadian goods announced Tuesday by American President Donald Trump. Go

This year, 30% of tire expert Euromaster’s customers in Germany and Austria choose all-season tires instead of winter ones. That’s 4% more than last year. The trend is Europe-wide, and expected to continue. But it’s too early to write the winter tire off.  Go

What kind of tires are on your vehicle? “Round and black,” right? Chances are high that the tires on your car, minivan, or SUV are all-season tires, and in that case, there’s an easy way to upgrade the performance and safety of your vehicle.  Go

Despite advances in tire technology, tread life is finite and will vary by car type, tire type (such as all-season or ultra-high-performance all-season), driving aggressiveness, and road and weather conditions.   Go

No, UTQG is not a play dictated by a quarterback during a football huddle. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading is a comparative assessment applied to most car tires (excluding winter tires) to help consumers make informed decisions.  Go

It’s time for a summer road trip for you, your car — and your tires and brakes. Recently, scientists are finding wear and tear on your tires and brakes are causing a worrying amount of particulate pollution, which may be a problem for the environment and your health. Go

Tires may be the most important part of your car, but for most people, buying tires is annoying at best and super frustrating at worst. This is compounded if you’re a car enthusiast and buying performance tires because you have so much information to contend with, and so much of it is subjective.  Go

Whether it's snow, rain, ice or anything else Mother Nature can dish out during the winter, the Young Drivers of Canada offer 10 safety tips that can help motorists navigate the difficult road conditions that often occur during the season. Go

The rubber for snow tires remains flexible in freezing temperatures, enabling them to maintain firm contact with the road. Snow tires are more common than studded tires today because of tire technology advancements.

A front-wheel drive vehicle with snow tires can grip a snowy road better than an all-wheel-drive car with all-season tires.  Go

With winter well on its way, if you haven't already and have winter tires, it's about time to switch them out. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, 10 to 20 cm of snow is expected by Wednesday evening with the potential for more than 30 cm over mountain areas. Go

It may still feel like summer in Metro Vancouver, but Saturday marks the first day you’ll need winter tires to travel on most of B.C.’s highways. 

The B.C. government announced winter tires will now be required from Oct. 1 to April 30 in most regions. Go

Winter driving can sometimes be a daunting task, especially when conditions are snowy or icy. If road conditions are dangerous, consider making alternate travel arrangements or postponing your trip until conditions improve. Go

When temperatures fall under 45 degrees, winter tires with deeper treads are a solid option for navigating snowy and icy roads. However, as temperatures begin to rise to about 45 degrees, making the switch back to summer tires can provide a better grip for wet and dry roads. Go

Ahhh, winter. ‘Tis the season for snowball fights, holiday get-togethers, and white knuckles on the steering wheel as you hope and wish and pray that your car can make it up the steep, snow-covered road...! Go

Any successful tire dealer knows that offering a complete lineup of tire services can keep customers from seeking repairs elsewhere and add to the bottom line. Included in that lineup, puncture repair and wheel care are important service offerings that complete the tire package. Go

Tire maintenance is one of the simplest & fastest car care tasks that help keep vehicles & families safe on the road. Go

Winter tires and chain requirements are in effect on most designated highways in B.C. from Oct. 1 to March 31. For select highways, including mountain passes and rural routes in high snowfall areas, the date is extended until April 30 to account for early spring snowfall.  Go

Here's Our Guide to the best summer and all-season tires available this season. Go

While winter tires are recommended and encouraged for all Canadian drivers, there are only two provinces where winter tires mandatory by law – Quebec and British Columbia. Go

The French tire maker says it has successfully validated the use of Carbios’ enzymatic recycling technology for PET plastic waste as a high-tenacity reinforcing fibre in its tires. Go

Winter driving in Canada is just kicking off and most areas in the True North will see lots of snow and ice on the roads for up to six months. Go

 As tiremakers release financial reports, trends are emerging that will have an impact on the industry’s future. Go

Michelin North America recently announced two new additions to its tire range. The first, aimed at the freight market, is the X One Line Energy T2, which the company claims is the most efficient trailer tire it has produced to date. Go

Walmart says it will begin closing its Tire, Lube and Express businesses in stores across Canada. Go

Dana Inc. has developed a cloud-based tire life-cycle management platform it's calling "Rhombus TireAnalytics" that it claims enables commercial-truck owners and fleet maintenance managers to identify best practices for tire maintenance. Go

A Manitoba exporter that gets most of its business from the U.S. says the Canada-U.S. trade war is already hurting his company.

Derek Hird, founder of Evolution Wheel, says 85 to 90 per cent of the Winnipeg-based tire manufacturer's sales come from the States. Go