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Archive for December 7th, 2022
Automotive Tips from Lube Town: Tire Replacement Overview
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Alberta drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer – especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm) of tire tread is […]
Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Lube Town
Many Alberta drivers want to accessorize their vehicle – you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs at Alberta area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Alberta drivers, that look includes […]
Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Lube Town
A lot of us Alberta drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We’re picky about color and body style. We’ll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One popular way for Calgary motorists to customize a vehicle is to get new wheels. Wheels come in thousands of designs. Custom wheels […]
Automotive Tips from Lube Town: Where Should New Tires Be Placed
When Alberta drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake systems. If you can’t afford to replace all […]
The Lube Town Guide to Custom Wheels
If you’re interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first. Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all wheels are created equal. Too many Alberta drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their eye, then, after going to the […]
Talk to Lube Town About New Shoes for Your Vehicle
Custom wheels are one way that Alberta folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren’t as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several factors that need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the wheel, modifications that will have to be made to the vehicle, how the new wheels […]
All About Your TPMS in Alberta
Alberta drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Calgary auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflated tires. It’s hard for many Alberta drivers to tell when a radial tire is underinflated. If your owner’s manual recommends 35 pounds […]
The Lube Town Guide to Tire Specs
You know you need new tires, but you’re not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Alberta service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then you get […]
Getting New Tires in Alberta?
There are so many tire choices in the Alberta area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it’s kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they’re a significant investment for most Alberta area folks so you want do it right. Tip: talk with your […]
Lube Town Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
Welcome to the Lube Town automotive blog. Today, let’s talk about the effect of tire wear. Let’s focus on stopping in wet Alberta conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can’t move the water, the tire will actually […]