Rodgers Automotive Service
9114 Hwy 12 Orillia, ON L3V 6H2 705-327-1163

Tires and Wheels

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Read a Good Tire Lately? (Tire Wear)

There's lots of good information to read in books and online.  You might not know that you can also "read" your tires and learn a lot about what shape they're in and if they are in need of attent...
Published on: Mar 06, 2022

How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)

Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. That’s understandable because today’s tires are engineered to do their job without needing you to pay ...
Published on: Jul 25, 2021

Are You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)

If your vehicle has a few years on it, you've no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the w...
Published on: Mar 29, 2020

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Orillia

Let’s pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don’t eat them now – you’re going to need them later.Many Ori...
Published on: Feb 23, 2020

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Orillia

New tires are a big ticket item for most Orillia drivers. You’re not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it’ll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again. ...
Published on: Feb 09, 2020

Tire Tips From Your Rodgers Automotive Service Tire Professional

When it’s time for new tires, the choices can be overwhelming for Orillia drivers. Let’s look at some common tire categories.One category at Rodgers Automotive Service is known as “s...
Published on: Aug 18, 2019

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Orillia

A lot of Orillia drivers want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you’re not careful. Sometimes they just don’t fit right: The ...
Published on: Jun 30, 2019

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of Orillia drivers driving around ON on under-inflated tires. Now, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-infla...
Published on: Dec 09, 2018