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Tire rotation and frequency
Posted: Wednesday, September 1st
It’s normal for tires to wear unevenly on your vehicle.
This can be caused by a number of factors including unbalanced
tires, improper alignment, over/under inflation of tire pressure,
suspension neglect,... Read More
Custom rims: function versus style
Posted: Tuesday, August 17th
If you want to customize
your vehicle, new rims (or wheels) are a relatively easy and
inexpensive way to add a personal touch. The style and size
of rims affect not only the appearance of the vehicle,... Read More
A second life for tires
Posted: Wednesday, July 14th
It’s estimated that in the United States alone, some 300 million
tires will be discarded this year. That’s approximately one
tire per person. That’s a lot of rubber material to deal
with. Fortunately,... Read More
Selecting the right tires for your light truck or SUV
Posted: Friday, July 9th
If you are
looking for new tires for your SUV or light truck, there are
several factors to consider. You have to begin by thinking
about how you use your vehicle. If you haul large loads, you
will... Read More
Understanding the value of performance tires
Posted: Monday, June 14th
As the name implies, performance tires maximize the handling
and control of your vehicle. Think about the last time you
drove your car. How was the ride? Was the traction to
your liking? How did... Read More
Summertime means performance driving
Posted: Tuesday, June 1st
Warm weather is finally here. As you prepare to enjoy
summer in your local community, you may be jotting down items on
your seasonal to-do list: landscaping, a new grill, camping gear,
etc. Are summer... Read More
Tires of the future are… green
Posted: Wednesday, May 12th
Many people do
not give much thought to their tires. They put gas in the
tank when the warning light goes on, change the oil as required,
add washer fluid in the winter, and do other regular vehicle
maintenance. ... Read More
Tire buying guide – important factors to consider
Posted: Friday, April 30th
Buying new tires
can seem like an overwhelming responsibility. This is partly
due to the infrequency in which we shop for tires. It's
compounded by new developments in tire technology.
Furthermore,... Read More
5 Tips on how your vehicle can reduce emissions
Posted: Friday, April 30th
Driving technique and proper vehicle maintenance go a long way
toward reducing emissions. The Car Care Council suggests:
Tire Checks – According to the Car Care
Council, around two billion gallons of... Read More
What’s inside a tire?
Posted: Thursday, April 29th
Modern tire technology blends a unique mix of chemistry, physics
and engineering to give consumers a high degree of comfort,
performance, efficiency, reliability and safety. Many tires are
custom-designed... Read More
Understanding the sidewall of your tire
Posted: Thursday, April 29th
Your tire has very useful information molded into the sidewall.
It shows the name of the tire, its size, whether it is tubeless or
tube type, the maximum load and maximum inflation, the important
safety... Read More
Tire speed ratings and safe driving
Posted: Thursday, April 29th
Tire speed ratings were originally developed in Europe as a way
to assist high performance vehicle owners when choosing replacement
tires to match the speed capabilities of their vehicles. Tire
speed ratings... Read More
Better gas mileage in minutes
Posted: Wednesday, April 21st
Looking for better gas
mileage? Using the proper tire pressure is critical
to getting the best gas mileage and extended life out of your
tires. Each vehicle has a specified tire pressure which will
provide... Read More