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Are You Losing Your Grip?

... Does your vehicle seem to skid easily when you apply the brakes?
... Do the wheels spin on acceleration?
... Does it seem to slide around on turns?

If your car suffers from any of these problems, or is "losing its grip" 
...you probably should be in the market for a new set of tires.

Understanding Your Tires

Ever wonder what those numbers on the sidewall of your tire mean? They are called the "Uniform Tire Quality Grading", and they provide details on the tire’s capabilities. 
The ratings are as follows:

TREADWEAR: A comparative numerical rating code that indicates the wear rate of the tire. A tire rated at 200 should last twice as long as a tire rated at 100.
TRACTION: This rating shows the tire’s ability to stop in a straight line on wet roads. The "AA" rating is the best and "C" is the lowest.
TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE: This test rating measures how well the tire resists overheating
during sustained high-speed use. An ‘A’ rating is the best.

The uniform grading system is a very useful consumer guide. However, other aspects of tire performance and value should not be forgotten, such as: ride comfort, energy absorption, road noise, toughness, warranty and the level of service provided by the manufacturer and the seller.

How to Read A Tire

In conjunction with the Uniform Tire Quality Grading, tires use molded numbers to
convey additional information. Using a tire with P20S/70 R1S 89H on the sidewall as
an example, this is what the numbers and letters mean:

Tire Rotation

These are typical tire rotation methods .... 
However, you should follow the method recommended by the vehicle manufacturer...
Information Provided by BCAA

Your tire requirements can 
be assessed by us to get 
the best performance for 
your tire dollar...

we handle ALL TYPES 
of tires...   - from every manufacturer.

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