Welcome to the Top Grade Tire blog, where we prioritize your tire safety and vehicle performance. Today, we're diving deep into the world of tire maintenance, specifically tailored for our Kelowna drivers. We are experts in auto tire and safety. We can help you keep your tires in good condition. How Long Should Tires Last?…
Just as how you trust your feet to get you where you need to go, you need to be able to trust the tires on your vehicle as well. Ensuring that your tires are in good condition can significantly improve the performance, handling, and safety of your car. There are crucial tire maintenance tips, common…
When it comes to driving, we all know the rules of the road but often details about our vehicles that get us to our destinations can be complete mysteries to us. This is especially true about tires, like winter studded tires. Even understanding about the makeup of tires like the ideal winter tires temperature range…
No road stays smooth asphalt forever, in fact, some roads can cause serious damage to your car if they’re not maintained properly. You’ve probably encountered this yourself more than a few times in the form of potholes. However, you might not be aware of just how much pothole damage can be done to your vehicle. Pothole…
While winter brings with it many fun activities, it also brings more challenging driving conditions that are essential to prepare for to stay safe. These can be as simple as purchasing winter wiper blades, or buying used winter tires. Below, we break down some of the most important and practical tips for staying safe while…
If you’ve ever had to ask someone out you're attracted to, performed the Macarena, or baked chocolate chip cookies you know that timing is everything. That also extends to your car as well—particularly your engine. Just like how you need to stay with the rhythm of a dance a car's engine needs to stay in…
You might not be able to rock your favourite pair of short shorts just yet, but what you should think about is getting your car ready for the spring/summer season. You may already be looking up spring car maintenance tips and if so, you’re in the right place. Below are just a few tips and…
Whether you like classic cars, modern vehicles, or spectacular motorbikes, this year’s Kelowna Car and Bike Show is sure to be an event you'll enjoy! One of the major sponsors of the event, OK Tire Rutland, will also be there in-person to be a part of the return of this favourite local event. So, what…
Cars, like people, need a lot of liquids to run smoothly, one of the most important ones for vehicles being oil. Unlike people, cars have to completely drain and replace their oil somewhat frequently (naturally, that wouldn’t be a great idea to do as a human with our bodily fluids). However, it’s not always clear…
While winter in Canada often comes with many perks like skiing or snowboarding, those perks, unfortunately, don’t extend to improving your car’s performance. In fact, even just a drop to around -7℃ will reduce your car’s fuel economy by 12%. However, there are a few things you can do to mitigate this, improve your winter…