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Why Does My Tire Pressure Change by Itself?

posted on 7/12/2018 10:33:00 AM
Why Does My Tire Pressure Change by Itself?
Fall weather in many areas can bring a large fluctuation in temperatures between daytime and nighttime. These changes in temperature can cause your tires to lose pressure as the air inside them expands and contracts. This triggers the “Check Tire Pressure” light on your dashboard. This light is known as the TPMS, or Tire-Pressure Monitoring System. For many of us, this light can be an alarming surprise. However, there is no need to panic. The light does not necessarily mean your tire...
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How to Avoid a Summer Tire Blowout

posted on 7/12/2018 10:09:00 AM
How to Avoid a Summer Tire Blowout
Summer is here! With this season, comes fun in the sun, family vacations, and cookouts every weekend. Unfortunately, summer heat can also bring tire problems like blowouts. Tire blowouts are not only dangerous for you, but also for the vehicles around you. Luckily, there are several precautions you can take as a vehicle owner to help prevent your family from being stranded on the side of the highway with a tire blowout. Maintain your tires’ air pressure. Your risk of a blowout is subs...
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Why is my Car Shaking?

posted on 7/11/2018 1:54:00 PM
Why is my Car Shaking?
Have you noticed your vehicle shaking lately? Believe it or not this is a common problem. Most cars shake for a variety of reasons including engine, steering, or brake issues. Your vehicle can also shake and vibrate because of wheel damage, uneven tread wear, tire balance issues, or neglected tire maintenances. We like to start with the simple fixes first. These tire and wheel issues are fast, easy, and affordable to fix!  If your vehicle is vibrating and shaking while you cruise down ...
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Basic Tire Maintenance

posted on 4/26/2018 10:23:00 AM
Basic Tire Maintenance
A blown tire can ruin more than just your day. Tire trouble can cost you money, time, or even damage your vehicle. Sometimes there is no warning your tire is about to blow. Road debris can cause a sudden puncture and there won’t be much you can do, but most tire issues can be prevented with simple monitoring and maintenance.  Check out our list of basic tire maintenance below.Check Your Tire PressureThe PSI of your tires varies depending on the type of tire you have and the type of dr...
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The Effect of Bigger Tires on Your Vehicle

posted on 4/26/2018 10:06:00 AM
The Effect of Bigger Tires on Your Vehicle
Bigger wheels and tires are a desirable upgrade for not only the off-road extremist but many everyday drivers as well. For example, you can go to Wal-Mart and count several SUVs in the parking lot with 20-inch rims because even “Glamma” wants to look cool. Tires can really make or break your vehicle in relevance to style and performance. Driving on bad tires can take a toll on your vehicle, and upgrading to new tires can make your vehicle drive like new again. When upgrading to bigge...
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History of the Modern Tire

posted on 4/26/2018 9:15:00 AM
History of the Modern Tire
Whether it’s the price of gas, the people you spend time with, or the level of satisfaction you have with your job, one thing in life is certain, things change. It may not be a surprise your vehicle, the way it works, and how much it costs has changed significantly over the years. But have you ever thought about how much tires have changed?Before air was introduced into tire designs, they were covered in wood, iron, solid rubber, and even leather. Although these weren’t the most shoc...
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What you Need to Know Before Buying New Tires

posted on 1/12/2018 11:10:00 AM
What you Need to Know Before Buying New Tires
I can think of several things I would rather buy, but it looks like a new set of tires is going to be at the top of the list. There are many factors to consider before making this investment. Here is a quick guide to finding, buying, and maintaining your new tires. Do you need new tires?  Take a close look at your tires and determine if you actually need new tires. Tread is the best place to look. You can measure the depth using an old penny or by looking at the tread wear indicators b...
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Be Aware of Your Spare

posted on 1/12/2018 10:09:00 AM
Be Aware of Your Spare
Do you have a spare tire in your car? If you have to think twice about that question, I bet you either don’t have one or the spare you have needs attention. Your spare tire is one of the most important accessories on your vehicle, but it is often the most neglected. If you never check your spare tire, it might not be useful when you need it. Here are some general steps you should take to make sure your spare tire will be ready when disaster strikes. Think about the most basic thi...
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Tire Maintenance for Beginners

posted on 1/12/2018 9:14:00 AM
Tire Maintenance for Beginners
How much do you remember about tire maintenance from your driver’s education class? I bet you don’t remember much. Most courses cover the rules of the road, not how to maintain a vehicle. As a new driver, there are many things to learn. Taking care of your car is one of those things. Let’s start with the one part of your vehicle that touches the road, your tires. That’s right, your tires are the only part of your vehicle that actually touch the road. That makes them ...
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Give Your Family the Gift of Safety - New Tires

posted on 11/17/2017 10:05:00 AM
Give Your Family the Gift of Safety - New Tires
We are the land of the man (or woman) who has everything. We have electric dog nail trimmers, vacuums that work without your help and phones with more computing power than a fleet of space shuttles. With all this great and not so great stuff, it's getting harder and harder to give a great gift. Before you go flailing around for a gift nobody wants or needs just to say you have something to wrap, consider the gift of safety; a new set of tires for a friend or family member.Maybe you think thi...
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