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Best Truck Tires for Hauling Lumber and Landscaping in Calgary - Prince Tires best truck tires for hauling calgary
Jun 02, 2026

Best Truck Tires for Hauling Lumber and Landscaping in Calgary

Best truck tires for hauling lumber, landscaping, and gear in Calgary. Load ratings, top picks, and pro tips from Pri...

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Spare Tires Decoded: Donut, Full-Size, and How Long They Really Last - Prince Tires
Jun 01, 2026

Spare Tires Decoded: Donut, Full-Size, and How Long They Really Last

Most Calgary drivers don't think about their spare tire until they need it. By then it's flat, the wrong size, or in ...

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The 20% Rule: Should You Replace 1, 2, or All 4 Tires? - Prince Tires
May 29, 2026

The 20% Rule: Should You Replace 1, 2, or All 4 Tires?

You hit a pothole on Crowchild, ruined one tire, and now the shop is asking whether you want to replace one, two, or ...

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Why Mismatched Tires Are Dangerous (And What Matched Actually Means) - Prince Tires
May 28, 2026

Why Mismatched Tires Are Dangerous (And What Matched Actually Means)

"All four tires" sounds simple. It isn't. Most Calgary drivers have at least one mismatched tire on their car right n...

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Buying Used Tires in Calgary: When It's Smart, When It's Risky - Prince Tires
May 27, 2026

Buying Used Tires in Calgary: When It's Smart, When It's Risky

Buying used tires can save you a real chunk of money in Calgary, but it can also put you on rubber that's quietly pas...

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How to Read a Tire's Manufacture Date (DOT Code Decoded) - Prince Tires
May 26, 2026

How to Read a Tire's Manufacture Date (DOT Code Decoded)

The DOT date code is the four-digit number on every tire's sidewall that tells you exactly when it was manufactured. ...

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Spring Alignment Check: Why Pothole Season Makes It Essential - Prince Tires alignment
May 25, 2026

Spring Alignment Check: Why Pothole Season Makes It Essential

If you've driven anywhere in Calgary between February and May, your alignment probably isn't where it was last fall. ...

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Why your steering wheel shakes and which tire issue is to blame — Prince Tires Calgary alignment
May 22, 2026

Why Your Steering Wheel Shakes (And Which Tire Issue Is to Blame)

A steering wheel that shakes is one of the most common reasons Calgary drivers walk into our shop. It's also one of t...

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Hydroplaning on Calgary highways prevention guide — Prince Tires Calgary
May 21, 2026

Hydroplaning on Calgary Highways: How to Avoid It and What to Do

Hydroplaning kills more drivers in summer than ice does in winter. It happens fast, it happens silently, and it usual...

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