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Tires & Wheels
Buying, sizing, seasonal swaps and keeping them in shape — written for Fraser Valley roads and weather.
The tire year in the Fraser Valley
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Winter tires required on designated BC highwaysSwap window — book earlySummer / all-season
All tire guides
WINTERDo you actually need winter tires in Abbotsford?7 MIN READ · SEP 2026PRESSUREWhat tire pressure should you run in cold weather?5 MIN READ · OCT 2026SIZINGHow to read the numbers on your tire sidewall6 MIN READ · AUG 2026WEARHow long should tires last in the Fraser Valley?6 MIN READ · JUL 2026WHEELSSteel or alloy wheels for your winter set?5 MIN READ · SEP 2026ALIGNMENTHow much does a wheel alignment cost in Abbotsford?4 MIN READ · AUG 2026WINTERAll-weather tires: a year-round option for valley drivers6 MIN READ · SEP 2026WEARReading tire wear patterns: what they tell you5 MIN READ · JUN 2026WINTERStoring your off-season tires properly4 MIN READ · APR 2026
TIRE TIP
Find a tire shop →Your correct tire pressure is on the sticker inside the driver's door — not the number on the tire sidewall, which is the maximum.
