Myers Tire Centre
Need Tires? Think Myers!
When you are shopping for tires in the Ottawa area, think Myers! Not only do we have 17 locations in Ottawa and Kemptville, we also guarantee the best price with our 30-Day Tire Price Match Guarantee!
If you find better tire prices advertised by any of our local competitors, we will not only meet that price for the identical tires or rims, but will often BEAT IT!
Please Choose a Myers Automotive Dealership
Every Myers dealership carries a large selection of of tires for ALL vehicle makes and models – not just for the brands we sell! We also sell all types of tires, from winter tires to all-season truck tires. We provide free consultation to help you find the perfect tires for your vehicle, lifestyle, and budget!
An added bonus to purchasing your tires, whether summer tires, all-season tires, or winter tires (or anything in between), we offer tire storage! We will save you the hassle of storing dirty tires in your homes, garages or sheds for a reasonable fee and have them ready when you need your tires changed.
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Different Kinds of Tread Pattern
Different Kinds of Tire Wear
Tread Depths: How To Measure
- With the quarter test
- With a tread depth gauge
- With a tread depth gauge
1. Put the edge of the coin into the tread, with the Queen going in head first.
2. If the top of the Queen's head is covered by tread, that's good.If the top of her head is entirely visible, it's time to replace the tire.
Wheel Alignment
All Season vs Winter Tires
Reasons to Change Your All-Season Tires
The air our tires encounter at highway speeds can easily be compressed and moved out of the way with relative ease. However, the same isn't true of liquids. When water collects on the road surface during rainstorms, the water depth, vehicle speed and vehicle weight, as well as the tires' tread designs and tread depths collectively determine when and if the tires will be forced to hydroplane and how quickly they can stop a vehicle.
Design elements that impact wet grip:Groove ratio: The more/larger grooves a tire has, the better the tire pumps out water.
• Shape and layout: The shape of the tread patterns (symmetrical, directional, and asymmetrical) contributes to how quickly water is drained.
• Sipes: These are thin slits in the rubber surface of the tread. They improve traction in wet or icy conditions. Acting like windshield wipers, sipes help the edges and grooves of a tire to drain away water.The surface cracks that occasionally appear have been called many things: Weather Checking, Weather Cracking or Ozone Cracking. These small cracks typically develop in the sidewalls or at the base of the tread grooves. Depending on their severity, they may be cosmetic in nature if they don't extend past the rubber's outer surface, or may be a reason to replace the tire if they reach deep into the rubber.
How Long Do Tires Last In Storage
All Season vs Winter Tires
How Your Alignment Works
Tire Pressure, Why It's Important
Wheel Alignment
When To Change Your Tires
Stopping Distance
Tire Storage Program
Winter tires provide improved traction on snow, ice, and cold weather in general, while summer tires offer improved performance in the heat. At Myers, we know that not everyone has space to store their off-season tires, which is why we’re proud to offer our Tire Storage Program!
So, how does the program work? It’s simple! When you’re in need of a tire change, bring your vehicle to our service department and our certified service technicians will install your seasonally-appropriate tires while securely storing your off-season tires until you need them again. The best part? If you purchase new tires from Myers, your first season of storage is on us!
Ready to get started and enjoy the improved performance of fresh tires? Book your next tire change online. It’s never been easier to change and store your tires! Call, click, or stop by today!