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Tire Tips & Advice

Better tire knowledge. Better driving decisions.

Explore helpful tire, wheel and vehicle maintenance information from Ajax Tire & Custom Wheels.

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From our shop floor

Tire information from your local Ajax experts.

Choosing and maintaining tires can be confusing.

How long should tires last? When should winter tires be installed? What tire size does your vehicle need? How do I choose the right wheels?

The Ajax Tire blog provides useful information to help drivers better understand their tires, wheels and seasonal driving needs. Our goal is to make tire information easier to understand so customers can make informed decisions about their vehicles.

Categories

Browse by topic.

  • 01

    New Tires

    Buying guides, tire selection and replacement information.

  • 02

    Tire Services

    Installation, balancing, repair and seasonal changeovers explained.

  • 03

    Winter Driving

    Seasonal tire information and winter driving tips.

  • 04

    Tire Maintenance

    Helpful information about tire care, wear and service.

  • 05

    Wheels & Rims

    Wheel selection, fitment and maintenance.

  • 06

    Commercial & Fleet

    Information for businesses and commercial vehicle operators.

Featured articles

Coming to the blog.

These guides are in the works. Have a question now? Call us and we'll answer it directly.

TIRE MAINTENANCE · COMING SOON

How Often Should You Replace Your Tires?

Tread depth, age and wear — the signals that matter.

New Tires · Coming soon

How to Know What Tire Size Your Vehicle Needs

Reading the sidewall code and door-jamb placard.

Winter Driving · Coming soon

All-Season vs Winter Tires: Do You Need Both?

How Ontario temperatures affect tire grip and when to switch.

Winter Driving · Coming soon

When Should You Install Winter Tires in Ontario?

Why temperature matters more than the first snowfall.

Tire Maintenance · Coming soon

How to Tell If Your Tires Are Wearing Unevenly

What wear patterns can tell you about your vehicle.

Tire Maintenance · Coming soon

What Does Tire Balancing Do?

Vibration, wear and why balancing is part of installation.

Winter Driving · Coming soon

How Long Do Winter Tires Last?

Factors that affect winter tire life season to season.

Wheels & Rims · Coming soon

How to Choose the Right Wheels for Your Vehicle

Diameter, offset, bolt pattern and style.

Tire Maintenance · Coming soon

What Tire Tread Depth Means

How tread depth relates to grip and replacement.

New Tires · Coming soon

Signs Your Tires May Need to Be Replaced

Visible warning signs every driver should know.

Have a tire question?

Can't find the answer you're looking for? Contact Ajax Tire or give our team a call.

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FAQ

Tire questions?
We have answers.

Find quick answers about tires, wheels and our services.

Call Ajax Tire

We supply tires for passenger cars, SUVs and crossovers, trucks, commercial vehicles, performance vehicles and ATVs, with new tire options for each. Call us with your vehicle or tire size and we'll confirm what's available.

Yes. We supply new tires for everyday driving, seasonal conditions and performance needs across a wide range of sizes.

Yes. Our team handles professional mounting and installation for tires purchased at our Ajax shop.

Yes. Wheel balancing is part of our regular tire service work and helps reduce vibration and uneven wear.

Yes. As Ajax Tire & Custom Wheels, we help drivers choose wheels and rims that fit their vehicle and the look they want.

Yes. Pickering drivers are a short drive from our Fuller Road location in Ajax.

Yes. We regularly serve Whitby customers alongside our core Ajax community.

Yes. Oshawa and the wider Durham Region are part of our service area.

We're at 170 Fuller Rd #4, Ajax, ON L1S 7G8. Call 905-683-5675 if you need directions.