Tires and Wheels

  • Wheel Balancing at Olender's Inc
    So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Vernon drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance b...
    Published on: Mar 27, 2015
  • The Olender's Inc Guide to Tire Specs
    You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Vernon service center you keep repeating it over a...
    Published on: Oct 21, 2015
  • All About Your TPMS in Vernon
    Vernon drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for CT auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer...
    Published on: Jul 03, 2015
  • Selecting New Tires and Wheels
    Some of us Vernon drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around CT, where you want t...
    Published on: Dec 23, 2014
  • Tire Tread Depth for Vernon, CT Drivers
    Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of ...
    Published on: Oct 09, 2015
  • When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
      Hey Vernon area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our CT streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Vernon area, there are...
    Published on: Jul 21, 2015
  • Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Vernon
    A lot of people get custom wheels in Vernon. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fi...
    Published on: Nov 20, 2014
  • Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Olender's Inc
    When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good ...
    Published on: May 01, 2015
  • Helping Vernon Drivers Get the Right Tires
    Every Vernon vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to mat...
    Published on: Jul 29, 2015
  • How Much is Enough for Vernon Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth
    Most Vernon drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that “bald” tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tr...
    Published on: Nov 24, 2015
  • Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Olender's Inc
    A lot of us Vernon drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One pop...
    Published on: Jun 03, 2015
  • Shake It up in Vernon!: Why Wheel Balancing
    Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to kee...
    Published on: Dec 11, 2014
  • Tire Replacement: What Vernon Drivers Need to Know
    Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your funct...
    Published on: Feb 26, 2016
  • Automotive Tips from Olender's Inc: Tire Replacement Overview
    Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Vernon drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire deter...
    Published on: Mar 20, 2016
  • Vernon Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Vernon on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underi...
    Published on: Mar 27, 2016
  • Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
    Vernon drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the ...
    Published on: Apr 04, 2016
  • Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Vernon Ride
      It seems like everywhere you go in the Vernon area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some ...
    Published on: May 01, 2016
  • Tire Rotation and Balancing at Olender's Inc in Vernon
    Tires do a lot of work for Vernon drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while driving...
    Published on: Jul 06, 2016
  • Olender's Inc Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
      Welcome to the Olender's Inc automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Vernon conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with ...
    Published on: Aug 16, 2016
  • Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Vernon, CT
    Everyone in Vernon, CT eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Vernon, it can ...
    Published on: Oct 25, 2016