SPECIAL SECTION
AUTOMOTIVE
Chris Patterson
Buyer,
Automotive
Ryan Skinner
Assistant Buyer,
Automotive
Steven Kooka
Assistant Buyer,
Automotive
NOTHING IMPROVES automotive performance like a set of good tires. Premium tires
properly installed enable vehicles to stop faster and grip the road better, resulting in a
smoother, safer driving experience. Of course, there are
all kinds of tires for all kinds of driving needs. The
new all-weather BFGoodrich Advantage T/A
Sport LT is designed for sport utility vehicles,
crossover utility vehicles and some light
trucks that operate in urban areas. It delivers good traction and agile handling, can
handle light snow conditions and
fits 15- to 22-inch wheels.
The all-weather BFGoodrich Advantage
T/A Sport LT fits a specific niche in the tire
market. While it is not a true winter tire, it
offers better traction in light snow and ice
than most all-season tires. If this describes
the kind of driving conditions you encounter,
you’ll enjoy significant savings when you purchase this tire through Costco Tire Centres and
online at Costco.ca. Various item numbers.
—Chris Patterson
WINTER IS COMING. This is not just a line of dialogue from Game of Thrones, but a simple statement of fact alerting you to prepare for days of
snow and ice. And while snow and ice may be
great for a picture postcard, when you’re trying to
get to the store or work and your walkways are
iced over, they’re nothing but a nuisance. That’s
where Alaskan Premium Ice Melter with Ultra Grip
Technology comes in handy.
Scraping and shovelling are time-consuming
and back-breaking. A better alternative is Alaskan
Premium Ice Melter, a granular product that
spreads easily. The Ultra Grip Technology improves
traction and provides immediate safety on icy
surfaces. One component in this technology is
zeolite, an all-natural volcanic granule that acts
like a sponge, absorbing the microscopic layer of
water created by Alaskan Premium Ice Melter so it
won’t refreeze. Zeolite’s jagged structure helps it
embed itself into icy surfaces, resulting in superior
traction. Although the product is tough on ice,
it’s gentle on concrete and grass, when used as
directed. Read the directions carefully.
Alaskan Premium
Ice Melter with Ultra
Grip Technology
comes in a 20-kilo-
gram (44-pound) bag,
which will cover up
to 400 square metres
( 2,625 square feet).
And you will only
find this product
with the added
zeolite in most
Costco warehouses.
Item #1151047.
—Steven Kooka
Alaskan Premium Ice
Melter with Ultra Grip
Technology
MOST PEOPLE don’t think about a car emergency kit until they are stranded at the side
of the road. Carrying the Blizzak car emergency kit in your vehicle means you will be
prepared for the unexpected.
The Blizzak car emergency kit, which comes in a durable carrying case, is designed
to provide drivers with the equipment needed for safety and security during any roadside emergency.
The kit includes a high-quality 3.7-metre ( 12.1-foot) eight-gauge booster cable with vinyl-covered clamps that are properly sized for cars, SUVs and light trucks. The tire inflator
plugs into the cigarette lighter and can inflate a standard tire (P195/65 R15) in less than six
minutes (larger tires will take longer). The 10-LED hands-free headlamp, which includes
three AAA Duracell batteries, allows you to see at night while working on your car.
Also included in the kit are a window-mount reflective safety triangle to alert oncoming
vehicles, duct tape, tire gauge, one-size-fits-all plastic poncho, a 122 x 142-centimetre
( 48 x 56-inch) polyester blanket, tie-down strap, retractable utility knife, cable ties, nitrile
gloves and a first-aid kit, which includes bandages, gauze pads, adhesive tape and a
first-aid card with basic care instructions.
Be prepared and have peace of mind while travelling on and off the road. This car
emergency kit is a fantastic value.
Available in the warehouse and at Costco.ca. Item #5773333.
—Ryan Skinner
Blizzak Car Emergency Kit
BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport LT
market. While it is not a true winter tire, it
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