Tires and Wheels
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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 attent...
Published on: Mar 09, 2025
Flat Tire? Three’s the Charm (Tire Repair)
For most drivers, at some point you’re 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 pun...
Published on: Aug 18, 2024
How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)
Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. That’s understandable because today’s tires are engineered to do their job without needing you to pay ...
Published on: Jul 28, 2024
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...
Published on: Jul 14, 2024
Tire or Re-Tire? (Getting Tires Ready for Hot Weather)
Heat isn't easy on vehicle tires, and as the seasons change, make sure yours are ready to take the heat.
Let's talk first about inflation. Heat causes air to expand, so heat alone can rai...
Published on: Aug 06, 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 ne...
Published on: May 21, 2023
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...
Published on: Jan 08, 2023
The Flat Fix that Fits (Tire Repairs)
Can you think of anyone who likes getting a flat tire? Of course not. But when one of your tires winds up with a flat or leak, whether it be from things like hitting a curb, running over a...
Published on: Nov 27, 2022