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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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Do Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Need Winter Tires?

Posted: Thursday, December 22nd
A common misconception regarding winter driving is four-wheel drive (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles don't need winter tires because they perform better in winter conditions than two-wheel-drive... Read More

5 common questions about winter tires

Posted: Thursday, December 8th
Q: What makes snow tires different from regular tires?A: Snow tires (also known as winter tires) have tread patterns specifically designed to dig down and bite into snow and ice, plus they are made from... Read More

Dunn Tire launches enhanced website

Posted: Tuesday, November 8th
Dunn Tire has launched a new and enhanced website at www.dunntire.com. The new site is designed to make it quicker and easier for users to find the information they need, while at the same time providing the... Read More

What do automotive experts say about winter tires

Posted: Wednesday, October 19th
According to Motortrend.com: “It's best to replace all four tires with winter tires because differences in tire size and wear can negatively affect a car's handling and stability." “A modern snow... Read More

Why do I need winter tires?

Posted: Wednesday, October 12th
Snow tires, also known as “winter tires" and “ice tires," are tires that have been designed and manufactured specifically to perform well under winter conditions. Winter tires are different from other... Read More

Don’t get burned on your leased vehicle tires

Posted: Tuesday, September 27th
If you lease your vehicle, there’s no getting around the fact that you’ll need to buy a new set of tires before turning in the vehicle. When turning in a leased vehicle, tire wear is particularly important.... Read More

Get back to school safely with routine tire maintenance

Posted: Thursday, August 25th
You can tell by the air that fall is right around the corner. Cooler weather and shorter days can only mean one thing – another year of school is approaching quickly.Before you – or one of your children... Read More

Dunn Tire Announces Teen Driving School to be held at Ralph Wilson Stadium

Posted: Friday, July 29th
Dunn Tire in association with Kumho Tire, Key Bank, and the Mid-Ohio School have announced that a free two-day “Key to Safe Teen Driving” program will be conducted at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard... Read More

Extreme heat can cause tire blowouts

Posted: Monday, July 25th
Heat is your tire’s worst enemy. The hotter a tire gets, the higher the risk of failure.  Hot weather can impact tires much more severely than cold weather because tires build pressure and overheat... Read More

31st store in Pittsford, NY now open

Posted: Thursday, July 7th
Dunn Tire has announced plans to open the newest store in its retail chain in the Rochester, New York suburb of Pittsford. The Pittsford, New York store will be the 31st store regionally for Dunn Tire,... Read More

Aren’t tires all the same?

Posted: Thursday, June 23rd
What's the difference in what you get when you pay more money for a tire? This seems to be a common question among consumers. Aren't all tires basically the same?Actually, no – today's tires are engineered... Read More

Proper tire inflation

Posted: Wednesday, June 8th
In support of National Tire Safety Week, we are sharing some video tips and best practices for vehicle safety.  To help you do your PART (Pressure, Alignment, Rotation, Tread), here is some information... Read More

Do your PART during 2011 National Tire Safety Week

Posted: Tuesday, June 7th
This week is National Tire Safety Week – which is a good time to remind motorists to check their tires for proper inflation, wear, or damage before heading out on the roads. Routine tire care and safety... Read More

The benefits of performance tires

Posted: Thursday, May 26th
It’s important to understand that tires are a critical element in the design and engineering of today’s modern vehicle. As we discussed recently, it’s becoming more and more common to see performance tires... Read More

Is it time to remove your snow or winter tires yet?

Posted: Tuesday, April 12th
As the last of the snow melts and spring showers arrive, many drivers wonder if it is time to remove their snow or winter tires yet.The general guideline is to change back to your regular tires when there... Read More