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Snow Chains vs Winter Tires in Alberta — The Law and the Reality - Prince Tires Alberta Law
Jul 15, 2026

Snow Chains vs Winter Tires in Alberta — The Law and the Reality

Are tire chains legal in Alberta, do Calgary drivers need them, and how do they compare to winter tires? The practica...

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Tire Siping: Is It Worth It for Calgary Winters? - Prince Tires Calgary
Jul 13, 2026

Tire Siping: Is It Worth It for Calgary Winters?

What tire siping is, whether it improves winter grip, factory vs aftermarket siping, and why a proper winter or all-w...

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Mickey Thompson Tires in Calgary: History, Best Models, and How They Hold Up - Prince Tires Calgary
Jul 10, 2026

Mickey Thompson Tires in Calgary: History, Best Models, and How They Hold Up

A plain-English look at Mickey Thompson — the brand's racing history, the Baja line, the models we stock in Calgary, ...

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Why Tire Prices Are Higher in 2026 (And How to Save) - Prince Tires Calgary
Jul 08, 2026

Why Tire Prices Are Higher in 2026 (And How to Save)

What's driving higher tire prices in 2026 — materials, freight, tariffs, and bigger wheels — and practical ways Calga...

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General Tires in Calgary: History, Best Models, and How They Hold Up - Prince Tires All-Terrain Tires
Jul 06, 2026

General Tires in Calgary: History, Best Models, and How They Hold Up

A plain-English look at General Tire — the brand's history, the Grabber line, the models we stock in Calgary, and how...

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Plus-Sizing Your Wheels: When It's Worth It (And When It's Not) - Prince Tires Calgary
Jul 03, 2026

Plus-Sizing Your Wheels: When It's Worth It (And When It's Not)

What plus-sizing wheels actually is, the real pros and cons, and how to do it right — including the pothole risk Calg...

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Falken Tires in Calgary: History, Best Models, and How They Hold Up - Prince Tires All-Terrain Tires
Jul 01, 2026

Falken Tires in Calgary: History, Best Models, and How They Hold Up

A plain-English look at Falken — the brand's history, the Wildpeak line, the models we stock in Calgary, and how they...

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Common Tire Myths Calgary Drivers Still Believe - Prince Tires Calgary
Jun 29, 2026

Common Tire Myths Calgary Drivers Still Believe

All-seasons are fine for winter, new tires go on the front, higher pressure is better — we bust the tire myths that c...

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Firestone Tires in Calgary: History, Best Models, and How They Hold Up - Prince Tires All-Terrain Tires
Jun 26, 2026

Firestone Tires in Calgary: History, Best Models, and How They Hold Up

A plain-English look at Firestone — the brand's history, the Destination line, the models we stock in Calgary, and ho...

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