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Posted: Friday, July 31st 2015

World-class serviceThe Dunn Tire Blog is dedicated to providing you with tips, advice, and the latest technology related to tires and vehicle performance. Our mission is to create an interactive community which stimulates conversation and offers helpful information.

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Dunn Tire has 30 convenient locations in Central and Western New York and Northwest Pennsylvania — with stores in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport, Dunkirk, Jamestown, Olean, Rochester, Batavia, Brockport, Syracuse, Auburn and Erie, PA. We are a world-class distributor of tires, tire equipment, and wheels.



The Dunn Dozen

The Dunn Dozen

When you buy a tire at Dunn Tire, it comes with the most comprehensive tire installation, maintenance, and protection package in the industry

We take pride in our world class customer service and guaranteed lowest prices. Our Out-the-Door Installation Package includes 12 products and services. We call these 12 items "The Dunn Dozen", and you won't find all these items anywhere else, at any price. It's worry free tire buying. The best value in the tire business, bar none.

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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