SIPAN TIRES AND RIMS BLOG

Tires are one of the most important components of a vehicle that is often overlooked. They are the only point of contact between the car and the road, which means that the choice and maintenance of tires have a significant impact on vehicle safety.  One of the most critical aspects…

You may have heard that nitrogen-filled tires can give you a smoother driving experience and wear down less over time when compared with regular compressed air-filled tires. It’s true that nitrogen-filled tires lose pressure slower than air-filled tires, improving your car’s fuel efficiency and reducing the overall maintenance your vehicle…

Shopping for tires can sometimes be a confusing business. There are many factors to consider, including initial cost, on- and off-road options, servicing costs, and what time of year you'll be doing most of your driving. Along with that, you also need to know what tire speed rating and load index…

With costs and expenses rising across many aspects of our lives, it’s more important than ever to try and save a little extra cash where possible. Unfortunately, the automobile industry is facing similar challenges to many manufacturing and service areas right now, leading to an overall increase in general vehicle…

The journey to your destination relies on its mode of transportation. In our case, we tend to specialize in transportation that runs on four wheels and tires. However, even with the most luxurious suspensions, your ride won't be nearly as smooth or as safe as it should be if your…

When we think of buying new tires, most often, it's because we've worn out our current set by going from point-A to point-B several thousand times over. For most regular drivers, it's hard to imagine our vehicles sitting still for any length of time.  However, while this might seem obvious…

Your tires are the most critical piece of safety equipment on your vehicle. Of course, for most people, when they think about car safety, the first things that come to mind are usually seatbelts or airbags. However, as your tires are the only point of contact between your vehicle and…

A spare tire is probably the last thing you think about until such time as you absolutely need it. When you blow a tire in the middle of a winter night in Ottawa, all you want is for that spare tire to slip on easily and securely so you can…

The winters here in Ottawa can be intense. Every year as the fall draws to a close, those of us living in the Capital Region know we've got to get ourselves ready for a blast of cold that many people in Southern Ontario just can't comprehend. That said, with a…

Your tires are the most crucial piece of safety equipment on your vehicle. That may sound like a bold statement, but when you've been in the automotive business as long as we have, you can feel confident making such pronouncements.  As the only part of the car that touches the…