The Car-O-Practor Ltd
5949 Ottawa St Po Box 490 Richmond, ON K0A 2Z0 613-838-2184

Tires and Wheels

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Read a Good Tire Lately? (Tire Wear)

There's lots of good information to read in books and online.  You might not know that you can also "read" your tires and learn a lot about what shape they're in and if they are in need of attent...
Published on: Feb 06, 2022

How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)

Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. That’s understandable because today’s tires are engineered to do their job without needing you to pay ...
Published on: Jul 25, 2021

Are You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)

If your vehicle has a few years on it, you've no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the w...
Published on: Jan 19, 2020

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Richmond

Let’s pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don’t eat them now – you’re going to need them later.Many Ric...
Published on: Dec 22, 2019

Winter Tires

Hey Richmond drivers, let’s talk about winter tires. We’re not talking about all season tires here, but dedicated winter tires.Modern winter tires do a terrific job for Richmond drivers in...
Published on: Dec 15, 2019

Simple Answers from The Car-O-Practor Ltd for Richmond: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question: How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced?The Car-O-Practor Ltd Answer:The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer ...
Published on: Jun 23, 2019

The Car-O-Practor Ltd Tech Question on Tire Wear

The Car-O-Practor Ltd Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?The Car-O-Practor Ltd Answer:Dan’s ...
Published on: May 05, 2019

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Richmond

New tires are a big ticket item for most Richmond drivers. You’re not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it’ll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again....
Published on: Dec 24, 2018