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When Your Tires are Tired (Tire Replacement)
Tires are so reliable these days that few drivers pay much attention to them. But tires wear out. They have a tough job since they are the only point of contact between your vehicle and th...
Published on: Mar 16, 2025
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: Mar 02, 2025
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: Dec 10, 2023
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: Aug 20, 2023
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: Oct 02, 2022
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 28, 2022
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: Feb 13, 2022
No Fountain of Youth (Aging Tires)
Can you think of anyone who enjoys aging? Wrinkles where you don't want them, gray hair, eyes that won't focus any more, no stamina.
Believe it or not, your tires age, too, and they don't...
Published on: Jun 20, 2021