Affordable Auto Repair
931 Dunford Ave Ste 101 Langford, BC V9B 2S4 250-213-1959

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: Jan 30, 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 11, 2021

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Langford

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 Lan...
Published on: Apr 26, 2020

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Langford

A lot of Langford 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 right: The...
Published on: Mar 08, 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 01, 2020

Tire Tips From Your Affordable Auto Repair Tire Professional

When it’s time for new tires, the choices can be overwhelming for Langford drivers. Let’s look at some common tire categories.One category at Affordable Auto Repair is known as “summ...
Published on: Nov 17, 2019

Tire Replacement at Affordable Auto Repair in Langford

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Langford drivers. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you drive ...
Published on: Nov 10, 2019

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 Langford, your front tires wear more on the shoulde...
Published on: Feb 03, 2019