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Protective Measures We've Taken in B.C. Have Made a Difference Around the world, governments have taken different approaches to try to bend and flatten the curve of transmission — from complete lockdowns to quarantines and varying intensities of physical distancing. From the outset, B.C. established clear guidance, transparency...

Dear Valued Customers, The COVID-19 virus is dominating the news cycle, and it must also be dominating your personal and professional conversations. At Shop4Tires, it is no different; we are actively implementing our response to this situation while operating in an environment of considerable uncertainty. We...

Driving in snow or cold weather is in BC . But it’s no longer necessary to stress the importance of getting winter tires—since 2008, all cars are required by law to have winter tires installed from December 1st to March 15. Like every responsible driver, you’re probably...

Owner of Shop4Tires.ca was there:  SEMA show in Las Vegas The SEMA show offers an attendee experience like no other trade show on the planet. It's the best place to see the newest automotive performance products, discover the latest product and vehicle trends, and develop essential...

Beginning Oct. 1, winter tires or chains are required on most major highways in B.C. — including the Malahat until April 30. The B.C. Ministry of Transportation is reminding drivers that not having them on designated highways can result in fines of $109. Truckers will face...

There’s much to be considered when choosing tires once Winter comes into town.  Your choice of tire will be depending on your city’s climate and Provincial laws. So, let’s take Vancouver, BC for example. We live in a beautiful city with luscious greenery and majestic mountains. ...

What Are Tires? Everyone knows what tires are and what they do for a vehicle but how do they actually work? Tires are designed to match the weight of a vehicle with the bearing strength of the surface that it rotates on.  Auto manufacturers work hand in...

Are Chinese tires reliable? Over the past few decades China manufactured products are becoming more and more prevalent in our daily lives. We are now even seeing tires being manufactured in China and you may have wondered, are they reliable? Many large companies now manufacture their goods...