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?…
Living in beautiful Kelowna, BC, we experience diverse weather conditions throughout the year. As a result, knowing when to change your tires is essential for maintaining a safe and comfortable driving experience. Below, we'll dive into tire maintenance, tire checks, and tire replacement to help you stay prepared for each season. The Importance of Seasonal…
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…
Winter is almost done and that means spring weather and spring driving to prepare for. Not only is it a great time to do some cleaning of your vehicle (inside and out) it’s also a good idea to check the condition of both your winter tires and spring ones before you buy used tires in…
With continual snowfall and the holidays on the horizon for the season, you might be looking at your car and wondering what financial cuts you can make. One part you shouldn’t cut back on is getting winter tires. The difference between summer and winter tires is not insignificant. Below we break down the answers to…
If your brand new (or even only moderately used) tires are wearing out at an unusually rapid rate, something has likely changed with your vehicle (and not for the better). If you’re wondering specifically “Why did my tires wear down so quickly?” there are some common suspects that you should check or get professionally inspected.…
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…
Although it would mean big savings in money and time if we didn’t have to, the reality is that we do need to replace our car parts over time. Nothing lasts forever, but it can last longer by knowing the right time to replace each component of your vehicle. This even means understanding how to…
Like most work, having the right tools for the right job when it comes to working on your car can make all the difference. And no, the dollar store tire pressure you use to twice a year doesn’t count. What does count are tools that can help you with all the core aspects of owning…
Although not all tires have tire treads (like those used in F1 races), most do and are the reason why we’re not all sliding over the road like we’re all wearing greased-up socks on hardwood floors. In fact, there are actually several types of tire treads that help maintain as much grip as possible. We…