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Fastco Canada launches Braelin (video)
Monday, May 07, 2012
The luxury wheel market has grown at roughly the same rate as the luxury car market. With the likes of Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Lamborghini owners slapping on dubs as though they were the ultimate expression of uniqueness and standing, wheel brands have been multiplying their high-end offerings to meet the growing demand.
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Fastco Canada : The ins and outs (video)
Monday, April 30, 2012
I feel it to be very important to
showcase Canadian companies such as
ourselves. Fastco is one such company and because it is automotive related, we like them and we're HUGE fans. Hence why we've got more cool material for you.
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Bridgestone Americas' New Technical Center
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Tires are a big deal. Ever stop and think about all the active safety features on your car? Ever delve into what they all have in common other than a computer? Tires. They rely wholly on your tires.
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Winter in the Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The rear-drive performance sedan isn't a favorite mode of transportation with most cold-blooded Canadians travelling in the winter. Often considered 'slippery', 'scary' or 'unstable', many shoppers dealing with snowy roads avoid rear-drive cars in favor of front or all-wheel-driven models.
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Big Bird gets rubber
Monday, April 02, 2012
"Got my wheels lined up, grab a stick of juicy fruit, now I'm lookin' for some rubba!" I came up with that all on my own...
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Summer time! Time for summer tires!
Thursday, March 15, 2012
We'll probably get another half-dozen snow storms between now and May, but it's safe to say that winter's gone! For most Canadians, it's time to look into putting away those annoyingly noisy and plain ugly looking winter rubbers. So, without any further ado, let's talk about summer tires.
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Goodyear Spring Tire a good choice for lunar expeditions
Friday, March 09, 2012
Here on the cusp of daylight savings time, you'd be forgiven for thinking a spring tire might be something with which you replace your winter tires, but these Spring Tires by Goodyear get their name from the 800 load-bearing springs within.
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Michelin X-Ice 3 winter tire test
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
As with car makers, tire manufacturers do their darnedest to cater to what consumers want and ask for. Michelin is to tires what Toyota is to hybrid technology; they are at the forefront, leading the way and by example.
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Under pressure
Monday, February 06, 2012
After months of meticulous research, poring over the latest information on fuel efficiency, and technology that will keep you and your family safe - you've finally purchased that spanking new vehicle.
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The benefits of winter tires
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Although the blazing autumn colours make this one of the prettiest times of the year, we all know that they're a sign of tougher times ahead, climate-wise. It won't be long until that colourful palette gives way to a blanket of white - also pretty in its own way - but potentially treacherous for motorists.
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Winter tires: Consider buying in the US, says APA
Friday, November 25, 2011
The Automobile Protection Association (APA) has just published the results of a study comparing the price of winter tires between Canada and the United States, revealing that Canadian consumers can save a bundle by shopping south of the border.
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The winter tire vs. all-season tire debate
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Canada is smack in the middle of a moderately harsh climate where temperatures can vary from -30 to +30 in only a few weeks. Weather conditions alter from rain, hail, snow, sleet and ice in a matter of moments in winter. It is therefore paramount that drivers and their cars adapt and be properly equipped at all times.
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Tips on getting prepared for winter
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Feel that chill in the air? That's winter knocking on our collective door. The first snowfalls are mere days, hopefully weeks away, and preparing yourself and your car for the worse driving conditions is essential.
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Top 5 performance winter tires for cars in 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
The main new performance winter tire for passenger cars this year is the Kumho I'ZEN KW27. Please note that we have also added Vredestein, a quality tire brand from the Netherlands which Canadian drivers have yet to become familiar with.
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Top 5 winter tires for trucks/SUVs in 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
There are no new winter tire models for light-duty trucks and SUVs this year. Please note that we have also added Vredestein, a quality tire brand from the Netherlands which Canadian drivers have yet to become familiar with.
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Top 5 winter tires for cars in 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
The main new winter tire models for passenger cars this year include the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7, Toyo Observe GSI-5, Goodyear Ultragrip Ice WRT, and Kumho I'ZEN KW22. Please note that we have also added Vredestein, a quality tire brand from the Netherlands which Canadian drivers have yet to become familiar with.
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Winter Tire Review: Best of 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
Now a benchmark for many car drivers, the winter tire reviews and rankings by PMCtire.com are back. A total of 129 different models have been evaluated.
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Winter tires: All you need to know
Friday, September 23, 2011
October is right around the corner, Christmas stuff is starting to flood all the big stores and wearing a T-shirt early in the morning has now become almost heroic (or is it foolish?). No doubt about it, winter's coming!
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New winter tires from GT Radial
Monday, September 26, 2011
Yes, winter is approaching and if you happen to face some tricky road conditions at this time of the year, you'd better start thinking about fitting your car with proper tires. In fact, winter tires are now mandatory in Quebec, Northern Ontario and certain parts of British Columbia.
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GT Radial, a new name in the tire biz
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
A new brand of tires is gradually making its way onto the Canadian market. GT Radial, from Asian manufactured GITI Tire, targets consumers after modern, affordable products.
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Toyo Tire Canada Inc. Launches New Observe GSi5 Winter Tire
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Toyo Tire Canada Inc. will release the latest addition to their winter passenger tire lineup this fall. Developed specifically for Canadian winters, the Observe GSi5 was designed to perform in snow, slush and icy conditions, while maintaining excellent wear life. It features Toyo Tires' latest development in Total Control Sipe Technology (TCST) and was created using a new winter compound made partially of environmentally-friendly material.
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Goodyear innovates with self-inflating tires
Monday, August 15, 2011
One of the first things that you learn when you become a car owner is to regularly monitor tire pressure in order to prevent flats and/or unfortunate incidents. Since many of us are lazy by nature, we often overlook this little check-up.
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The benefits of buying Replika wheels
Monday, August 22, 2011
Loving the "stock" look of your beloved luxury car need not end in winter with ugly steel wheels. Replika wheels offer a range OE copies that sustain the car's design philosophy. Ian Pavelko from FastCo breaks it down for us.
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Tuning/performance wheels
Monday, August 29, 2011
These wheels are some of the most popular types and designs for those looking to spruce up their rides. Ian Pavelko from FastCo tells us more about them.
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What does TPMS mean?
Thursday, September 15, 2011
This feature is an important part of the safety accessories included with most modern cars. FastCo's Director of Product Development explains what they do to keep you on the straight and narrow.
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Tire maintenance is real
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Like car manufacturers, tire makers have to work very hard to provide us with an excellent product. As with cars, we as users and owners are responsible for the upkeep of said items. No, tires do not require oil changes and battery replacements, but they do need to be rotated, inflated and occasionally stroked...
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Bridgestone Ecopia low rolling-resistance tires
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
PHOENIX, Arizona - Heat waves shimmering off the hot tarmac, a group of automotive media gathered at Firehawk raceway watched two identical Honda Civics free-roll down gigantic Hot Wheels-style ramps. Since we're here to learn about the newest Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 low rolling-resistance tire, we're only marginally surprised to see the Ecopia-clad Civic coast to a stop about 25 metres further than the vehicle clad in conventional Bridgestone Turanza tires.
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Anatomy of a 4-season tire
Saturday, May 21, 2011
All-season tires are the most commonly used in the business. Ever wonder what makes up a tire that is expected to be capable in all weather conditions? Check out this video to find out.
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The ins and outs of tire balancing
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Tire balancing is crucial. It is part of basic tire maintenance. Jay Zinniger from Talon Tire describes what the shimmy you feel in your steering wheel may be while driving and what is used to create balance in a tire and wheel setup.
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The truth about nitrogen inflation
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Have you heard about inflating your tires with nitrogen instead of regular air? What are the advantages if any? Is it worth the extra cost? This video explains it all.
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What is a pure summer tire?
Friday, May 13, 2011
Love your sporty sedan or your flashy coupe? Need tires that will measure up? Jay Zinniger from Talon Tire breaks down what you need to know about performance tires.
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How to choose SUV tires
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Are all SUV tires the same? Not sure what to replace your OE tires with now that they're worn out? Did you know that performance tires exist for SUVs? Watch this video to find out more.
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Understanding tire inflation
Monday, May 09, 2011
How critical is tire inflation? Jay Zinniger from Talon Tire explains the importance of maintaining the proper pressure in your expensive tires.
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How to read tires sizes and specifications?
Saturday, May 07, 2011
Whenever you shop for tires, the second detail you need to know after the make, model and year of your car is size. Curious about all the other numbers and letters on the rubber? This video explains everything.
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What makes a winter tire effective in winter?
Thursday, May 05, 2011
We all know what a winter tire is right? We are obviously aware that it performs better in cold unfriendly conditions but do we know why? Jay Zinniger from Talon Tire explains what makes a winter tire tick.
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Low rolling resistance tires: are they worth it?
Friday, April 22, 2011
Today is Earth Day and we saw fit to write about fuel economy, which is something we at Auto123.com take to heart. Many automakers have been using low rolling resistance tires (LRRT) for a few years. While mostly found on hybrids and electric vehicles, these tires are growing in popularity. But are they really worth it or is this a gimmick to steal some of your hard-earned money?
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All-terrain commercial light-duty truck tire evaluations
Monday, April 25, 2011
These commercial-grade, heavy-duty tires are designed for trucks and SUVs that require maximum all-terrain grip on construction sites, recreation areas and snow-covered surfaces. Their beefier, more aggressive tread design generates off-road traction by biting into loose or muddy surfaces.
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Off-road light-duty truck tire evaluations
Sunday, April 24, 2011
These tires are primarily designed for deep mud, loose dirt, slippery rocks and the toughest trails, including snow-covered trails. They offer much more capability off the road but can also be driven on the road. However, they become quite noisy and provide limited grip on asphalt. Their design features aggressive tread lugs that bite into loose or muddy surfaces to provide maximum traction.
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All-terrain light-duty truck tire evaluations
Saturday, April 23, 2011
These tires are designed both for paved roads and those covered in stones, gravel, dirt, sand and snow, including trails. As such, they usually offer more capability off the road than on the road. They feature multifaceted tread blocks to help deliver traction in any direction. Plus, they are branded with the M+S symbol indicating their ability to provide all-season versatility, including traction in snow.
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Summer performance light-duty truck tire evaluations
Friday, April 22, 2011
These tires are designed to give SUVs, crossovers and other light-duty trucks a sporty look. They offer excellent performance on wet or dry pavement. Their aggressively-styled tread considerably improves handling, but like any summer tire, they are not suited for driving on snow and ice nor at temperatures near the freezing point.
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All-season performance light-duty truck tire evaluations
Thursday, April 21, 2011
These tires are designed to offer solid performance all year long with SUVs, crossovers and other light-duty trucks. Their sporty-looking tread makes them drivable any day of the year (except in provinces where winter tires are mandatory), however drivers are advised not to use them in deep snow and when temperatures drop below -7° Celsius. As large-diameter, low-profile tires, they represent great sporty alternatives to stock tires.
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All-season light-duty truck tire evaluations
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
These tires are designed to offer pleasant comfort and predictable handling all year long with SUVs, crossovers and other light-duty trucks, including premium vehicles. Their all-season compound makes them drivable any day of the year except in provinces where winter tires are mandatory. They provide medium grip on snow and ice. Drivers are advised not to use them when temperatures drop below -7° Celsius.
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Toyo Tires returns as sponsor of the UFC
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. announced today its return as sponsor and Official Tire of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for six live Pay-Per-View events in 2011 as well as select UFC Fight Night events broadcast on VERSUS and Spike TV.
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Performance summer tire evaluations
Saturday, April 09, 2011
Performance summer tires include models designed to offer great high-speed performance - either on wet or dry pavement - for sports coupes and sedans. These attractive, sporty-looking tires can all be driven on the road.
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Extreme performance summer tire evaluations
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Extreme performance summer tires include models designed to offer the ultimate high-speed performance - either on wet or dry pavement - for sports coupes and sedans. These aggressively-styled tires can all be driven on the road. Some of them even meet the requirements of professional race tracks.
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Performance all-season tire evaluations
Friday, April 08, 2011
Performance all-season tires include models designed to offer good high-speed performance - either on wet or dry pavement - any day of the year. As such, these tires can be driven at all times in provinces where winter tires are not mandatory. However, they provide poor grip on snow and ice.
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All-season tire evaluations
Thursday, April 07, 2011
All-season tires include versatile models designed to offer comfort and durability as well as ''grand touring'' models for premium cars. These tires can be driven all year long in provinces where winter tires are not mandatory. However, they provide medium grip on snow and ice.
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2011 summer and all-season tire evaluations and rankings
Monday, April 11, 2011
Once again, a host of summer and all-season tires are available from the various manufacturers. In order to help you make the right selection, we evaluated most passenger car tire models on the Canadian market.
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Bridgestone launches 3 new ultra-high-performance tires
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
As the sun shines brighter and hotter, many car owners will need new tires for the summer. Sporty driving enthusiasts will be happy to learn that Bridgestone just added three ultra-high-performance models to its Potenza lineup.
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New 2011 tire models in Canada - All-season passenger car tires
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Environmentally-friendly all-season tires are a strong trend going into 2011. These models enhance fuel economy and reduce emissions with their lower rolling resistance. Durability compares favourably to the average conventional all-season tire.
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New 2011 tire models in Canada - All-terrain light truck tires
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Every year, a number of new tires are introduced on the Canadian market. The team at PMCtire.com came up with a list of the main new models, including all-terrain and all-season tires for light trucks, to help you identify them. We also highlighted their top features as described by their manufacturers.
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New 2011 tire models in Canada - High-performance summer tires
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Every year, a number of new tires are introduced on the Canadian market. The team at PMCtire.com came up with a list of the main new models, including summer and all-season tires, to help you identify them. We also highlighted their top features as described by their manufacturers.
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Quebecers can officially remove their snow tires, but...
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Although the province has barely recovered from the twin snowstorms of last week, the Highway Safety Code now authorizes motorists to remove their snow tires in favour of summer or all-season rubber.
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Smoking is bad for your, warns Pirelli
Friday, December 31, 2010
After gifting us with the most recent edition of its calendar, tire manufacturer Pirelli is back with a marketing concept that's both simple and original and designed with safety in mind. The goal: raise public awareness to the fact that burnouts are hazardous to your health. And no, Pirelli's not talking about depression.
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Winter tires across Canada
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
The Rubber Association of Canada released the findings of their study on winter tire usage across Canada recently. What it shows is that winter tires are becoming more common-place, however certain provinces are still lagging behind.
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Winter tires
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Have you been enjoying the snowfall so far this winter season? I know I have! Unlike some of us here at Auto123.com, I am a firm believer in AWD. I have had the opportunity to drive new cars equipped with various systems over the years and let me tell you that nothing makes me happier than having an Impreza WRX or a Land Rover Sport Supercharged when faced with 45 cm of fresh powder in the morning. le matin.
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Winter tires vs. all-season tires: the facts
Monday, December 06, 2010
We, Canadians, live in a fairly harsh climate with temperatures dropping from plus to minus in just a couple of weeks and weather conditions alternating between rain, hail, snow, sleet and ice. Drivers and their cars need to adapt and rely on the proper equipment at all times.
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Continental Tire price increase is effective January 1, 2011
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Mississauga, ON - Continental Tire Canada (CTC) announces a price increase of up to 6% with some in-line adjustments on all Continental, General and Proprietary Brand passenger and light truck tires in Canada. The price increase will vary by product line and size. The price increase is effective as of January 1, 2011 for the Canadian market and is a response to the continuing rise in raw material costs. This alignment will only affect summer and all-season tires.
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Green car products: reusable tire bags
Friday, November 19, 2010
First our plastic grocery bags made way for reusable fabric ones, and now the eco-friendly trend has reached the tire industry.
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Choosing the best winter tire for your car
Friday, November 05, 2010
A lot of people wonder how to go about choosing the right winter tire for a given vehicle. That's an excellent question. Vehicles are marketed for their unique, distinguishing features, so you'd expect winter tires to be specially designed for optimal performance on a particular vehicle. Unfortunately, that's not the case.
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Rubber prices on the up and up
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Winter is inevitably around the corner. If you haven't bought your winter rubbers, your probably planning on doing it very soon. We all know what a big expense this is, however we've got some bad news... It's only going to get more expensive.
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Ice Tires vs. Snow Tires
Friday, October 29, 2010
There are different types of winter tires on the Canadian market, and it's important to evaluate your needs in order to select the right tire for your kind of driving. Some buyers drive mostly on highways, others in the city, and yet others in the country. So when choosing winter tires, it's important to know the difference between snow and ice models.
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Best snow tires for 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Many of you read my snow tire recommendations last year, and that's why I decided to repeat the experiment for fall 2010. This time I went even further, analyzing all the main models in the snow tire category.
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Top 5 winter tires for cars 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
These tires meet the severe demands of winter driving. They bear a symbol depicting a snowflake and mountain, in compliance with Quebec's Bill 42. They are designed for the majority of vehicles on the market and offer maximum performance on snow and ice. The following chart compares the different models.
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