TiresFlat Tire? Three?s the Charm (Tire Repair)For most drivers, at some point youre going to have a flat tire. Depending on how it was damaged, it may have to be replaced. But sometimes, a repair will do the trick, as long as the puncture isnt on the sidewall and the hole is smaller than inch/6.35mm in diameter. Here are the three common w... Read More Posted in Tires on December 28, 2025 It Wears on You (Tire Rotation)If someone told you there was a fairly inexpensive way to improve your vehicle's handling, fuel economy and extend the life of your tires, you'd probably ask, "What do I have to do?" The answer is to rotate your tires. But you have to do it regularly.A lot of drivers think skipping tire rotatio... Read More Posted in Tires on September 14, 2025 How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. Thats understandable because todays tires are engineered to do their job without needing you to pay too much attention to them. But they DO wear out, and worn tires can contribute to skidding in bad weather, not... Read More Posted in Tires on March 16, 2025 When Your Tires are Tired (Tire Replacement)Tires are so reliable these days that few drivers pay much attention to them. But tires wear out. They have a tough job since they are the only point of contact between your vehicle and the road. They have to get your vehicle going from a stop, keep it going, make sure it is headed in the dire... Read More Posted in Tires on January 12, 2025 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 attention. It's important to know how your tires are doing because a tire failure can be very dangerous to y... Read More Posted in Tires on July 14, 2024 To Fix or Not To Fix (Tire Repair)You know that sinking feeling when you realize one of your tires has a problem. It may be making an odd noise or behaving oddly when you're driving. You may hit a pothole or curb and one suddenly goes flat. Or you may head back to your vehicle and discover it has one tire deflated without a cl... Read More Posted in Tires on June 25, 2023 Rubber Match (Tire Replacement)A set of new tires isn't probably high on anyone's list of exciting purchases. But since your life is literally riding on them, it's probably a good idea to know when it's time for you to buy new ones.If you've been feeling your vehicle slipping more in wet weather or it takes a longer distance... Read More Posted in Tires on February 19, 2023 'Tis the Season (Tires)We all know about winter tires. But did you know there is such a thing as summer tires?Most people have all-season tires on their vehicles. They work pretty well in a variety of weather conditions. But if you want better handling and performance, you might consider switching to summer tires. ... Read More Posted in Tires on August 14, 2022 Don't Neglect Your Spare (Spare Tire Care)If you've ever had a flat tire, then you know welcome it is to have a spare tire that is properly inflated, in good shape and easy to get to. Problem is many of us don't even give our spare tire (if we even have one) a second thought.If you have an SUV or truck with a spare, it may be mounted o... Read More Posted in Tires on June 19, 2022 What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they contain a wealth of information. There's a long combination of letters and numbers that can tell you a whole lot about what tires your vehicle was designed to be riding on. Let's check out this example... Read More Posted in Tires on January 16, 2022 |
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