MAXIM AUTOMOTIVE
970 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R3 (204) 775-8862

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: Mar 06, 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 04, 2021

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of Winnipeg drivers driving around MB on under-inflated tires. Now, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-infl...
Published on: Jun 28, 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: Jun 14, 2020

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Winnipeg

A lot of Winnipeg 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: Sep 15, 2019

Tire Tips From Your MAXIM AUTOMOTIVE Tire Professional

When it’s time for new tires, the choices can be overwhelming for Winnipeg drivers. Let’s look at some common tire categories.One category at MAXIM AUTOMOTIVE is known as “summer tir...
Published on: Apr 07, 2019

Winter Tires

Hey Winnipeg drivers, let’s talk about winter tires. We’re not talking about all season tires here, but dedicated winter tires.Modern winter tires do a terrific job for Winnipeg drivers in...
Published on: Jan 13, 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 Winnipeg, your front tires wear more on the shoulde...
Published on: Sep 30, 2018