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Winter changeovers, used-tire checks, sidewall codes and warning lights, explained in plain English by the people who fit tires every day. Prices quoted are starting prices in CAD.

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Meet the writers

Mechanics, engineers and tire pros who know their way around a tread gauge, and a good sentence.

Jeff Torque, Automotive Writer & Certified Mechanic

Jeff Torque

Automotive Writer & Certified Mechanic

Jeff has spent more years under the hood than behind a desk, yet somehow picked up an English degree along the way. At Tire Shop World he turns tread depths, rubber compounds and torque specs into plain advice, so you know exactly what’s on your wheels and why.

Tire techWinter driving
Liz Vozinho, Contributing Writer

Liz Vozinho

Contributing Writer

Liz reads faster than she drives and never strays far from a fresh coffee (or her very demanding dog). She digs through the fine print, from insurance discounts to seasonal rules, so drivers get the facts that save them money before the first snowfall.

Driver savingsSeasonal planning
Mia G., Tire Specialist, Tire Shop World

Mia G.

Tire Specialist, Tire Shop World

Mia is the voice on the other end of the line when you call Tire Shop World. She helps drivers find the right set every day, new or used, and writes about what she sees across the counter: smart buys, honest inspections and the questions customers ask most.

Used tiresTire buying
Abdul Amiri, Automotive Writer & Mechanical Engineer

Abdul Amiri

Automotive Writer & Mechanical Engineer

Abdul studied literature before switching gears into mechanical engineering. He brings an engineer’s precision to every spec sheet, breaking load ratings, speed codes and sidewall numbers down into explanations anyone can follow.

Tire specsHow-to guides
Jane Maines, Style & Lifestyle Contributor

Jane Maines

Style & Lifestyle Contributor

When she isn’t restoring vintage furniture or losing an afternoon at the pottery wheel, Jane writes about the practical side of car life, from tidy garage storage to keeping your gear in great shape season after season.

Home & garageCare guides
Billy Anderson, Contributing Writer

Billy Anderson

Contributing Writer

Billy trains for marathons on weekends and is slowly restoring a motorcycle that never quite runs right. He brings the same patience to every article, walking through warning lights and sensor quirks one calm step at a time.

Warning lightsSensors
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