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The Roundup – Tire Size, Speed Rating & Load Index What tire size do you have on your vehicle?   This question generates confusion and stress for new drivers or some of our customers. Not everyone remembers their tire size or knows where to look for that information, and that’s ok! That’s why we’re here;...

Written in partnership with our friends at TIP Group Canada.  All tires are not alike and need to be chosen with application in mind. Like that of a dog sled pack, the Transport Truck is the leader and as such, tire traction is of most importance to ensure safe acceleration, turning or braking. Trailers, however,...

Have you noticed that your new car offers a much quieter ride than your old one? Your wheels may be equipped with resonators –– a relatively new wheel technology that can significantly reduce noisy tire sounds in the cabin of your car. Resonators can make for a much more peaceful driving experience, but they also...

All-Season Tires in Mississauga, Ontario We survived another tough winter in Canada, but now spring is in the air, the trees are blooming and the birds are singing! That means it’s a perfect time to talk about switching from your winter tires to summer or all-season tires at The Tire Terminal in Mississauga, Ontario. Winter...

The drone of tires on pavement can be exhausting during a long commute. You may be wondering, why are some tires SO loud? Tire manufacturers use computer technology when designing tires to help suppress road noise, “tuning” the tread pattern and rubber to keep noise to a minimum. As tires begin to wear and the...

The heating and cooling system are connected within your car, but they function as separate systems. Maintaining you’re A/C and heating systems involves having regular maintenance performed to avoid any larger issues down the line. Proper maintenance of these components can make the difference between a comfortable and relaxed drive and a torturous journey. The...

The tires on your vehicle and vehicles across the world, was a result of multiple inventors across several decades. Robert William Thomson invented the first vulcanized rubber pneumatic tire in 1845, but it was too costly and ahead of its time and attracted little interest. In the 1880’s John Boyd Dunlop was the inventor of...