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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: Jan 23, 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 18, 2021

Winter Tires

Hey Portage La Prairie 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 Portage L...
Published on: Nov 01, 2020

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: Mar 15, 2020

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Portage La Prairie

New tires are a big ticket item for most Portage La Prairie 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 ti...
Published on: Mar 10, 2019

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Portage La Prairie

A lot of Portage La Prairie drivers want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you’re not careful. Sometimes they just don’t fit ...
Published on: Feb 17, 2019

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Portage La Prairie

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 Por...
Published on: Nov 25, 2018

Simple Answers from Prime Auto for Portage La Prairie: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question: How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced?Prime Auto Answer:The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the car ...
Published on: Jul 15, 2018