As the snow melts and the days get longer, it’s the perfect time to plan your spring road trips. Whether you’re heading to the mountains, exploring the countryside, or visiting family, ensuring your tires are in top shape is crucial for a safe and smooth ride. At Harper’s Tire in Calgary, we want to help you get road-ready with this essential tire preparation checklist.

At Harper's Tire, we understand the importance of ensuring your vehicle is ready for the upcoming season. As spring arrives, it's the perfect time to give your vehicle the maintenance it deserves to keep you safe on the road.

The MICHELIN X-Ice SNOW tire offers shorter ice and snow stopping distances thanks to the exceptional grip provided by having two types of full-depth 3D sipes for an increased claw effect on snow and ice and for long-lasting biting edges.

An AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery is a superior choice when compared to lead acid batteries for several reasons. Firstly, AGM batteries offer a much longer lifespan, making them a more cost-effective investment in the long run.

At Harper's Tire, we understand that when it comes to vehicle maintenance, many customers tend to overlook the significance of wheel alignments. However, we want to emphasize that wheel alignments are not just another routine check-up; they are vitally important for both your safety and your vehicle's performance.

Transmission service is an essential maintenance task for every vehicle owner, as it plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth and efficient operation of the vehicle's transmission system.

Ultra-High Performance (UHP) tires are designed for sports cars and high-performance vehicles. While these tires provide exceptional performance, they are not recommended for use in cold or snowy conditions. As a seasoned tire provider at Harper's Tire, we offer several high-quality UHP tire options to meet our customers' needs.

Timing belts are an essential part of a vehicle's engine system, responsible for synchronizing the movement of the crankshaft and camshaft. Over time, timing belts can wear out, stretch, or become damaged, causing the engine to run poorly or even fail.

As spring emerges and the snow and ice melt away, it’s time to do a little preemptive maintenance on your vehicle to help its performance and avoid more costly repairs that could arise later.

If your brake pedal feels spongy, vibrates or needs to be pushed further than usual, or your vehicle pulls to the side when braking, or you hear squealing or grinding noises… It’s time to have your car serviced.

The winter driving season can be quite challenging due to quickly changing weather and road conditions. Manufacturers of winter tires continue to evolve their designs with innovations in tread patterns and rubber compounds. Tires marked with the 3PMS symbol provide the best performance in winter conditions.

Tires are without a doubt the most critical safety component on a vehicle. Where the rubber meets the road affects traction, handling, steering, stability and braking. Because of this, a sudden tire failure can have serious consequences, especially if it occurs at highway speeds in a vehicle with a high centre of gravity.

As the temperature drops, the rubber in all-season and summer tires becomes stiff. The rubber compound in winter tires remains flexible below 7 degrees Celsius, allowing it to remain “grippy” even in the cold; therefore, winter tires should be used at this time.