Thistle Automotive Ltd
11222 87 Ave Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 2S4 780-998-0588

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: Apr 24, 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: Dec 12, 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: Dec 20, 2020

Thistle Automotive Ltd Tech Question on Tire Wear

Thistle Automotive 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?Thistle Automotive Ltd Answer:Dan’...
Published on: Jul 26, 2020

Tire Rotation and Balancing

You can make your vehicle tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing. Let's start with tire rotation. In normal driving around Fort Saskatchewan, your front tires wear more on th...
Published on: Jun 21, 2020

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Fort Saskatchewan

A lot of Fort Saskatchewan 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 r...
Published on: Mar 15, 2020

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of Fort Saskatchewan drivers driving around AB on under-inflated tires. Now, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is u...
Published on: Nov 24, 2019

Tire Tips From Your Thistle Automotive Ltd Tire Professional

When it’s time for new tires, the choices can be overwhelming for Fort Saskatchewan drivers. Let’s look at some common tire categories.One category at Thistle Automotive Ltd is known as &l...
Published on: Jun 16, 2019