
How Often Should You Replace Your Tires?
Tread depth, age and wear — the signals that matter.

Ajax Tire blog
Better tire knowledge. Better driving decisions.
Explore helpful tire, wheel and vehicle maintenance information from Ajax Tire & Custom Wheels.
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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.
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Buying guides, tire selection and replacement information.
Installation, balancing, repair and seasonal changeovers explained.
Seasonal tire information and winter driving tips.
Helpful information about tire care, wear and service.
Wheel selection, fitment and maintenance.
Information for businesses and commercial vehicle operators.
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Tread depth, age and wear — the signals that matter.
Reading the sidewall code and door-jamb placard.
How Ontario temperatures affect tire grip and when to switch.
Why temperature matters more than the first snowfall.
What wear patterns can tell you about your vehicle.
Vibration, wear and why balancing is part of installation.
Factors that affect winter tire life season to season.
Diameter, offset, bolt pattern and style.
How tread depth relates to grip and replacement.
Visible warning signs every driver should know.
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Find quick answers about tires, wheels and our services.
Call Ajax TireWe 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.