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At some point, every vehicle owner needs to think about buying new tires. Depending on the number of miles you put on your vehicle annually, that time may come sooner rather than later.  According to Edmunds, if you drive your car around 12,000 to 15,000, your tires should last about three to four years. Other … Continued

Buying tires is surely not on the top of everyone’s list of exciting purchases, but it’s one of those things you’ve just have to do if you want to keep you and your family safe on the road.  There are many factors when it comes to committing on a new set of tires and making … Continued

When shopping for tires, you can learn a lot about a particular tire by looking at the uniform tire code imprinted on the tire.  This code not only identifies the tire, it also provides useful information about the tire.  Performance IndexThe tire performance index is displayed after the wheel diameter, and represents the tire’s load … Continued

It is important to familiarize yourself with the differences between the many available tire types when shopping for new tires. Each part of the tire code alpha-numeric sequence identifies something about the tire. Being able to interpret that code can help you choose the best tires for you. Aspect Ratio The aspect ratio of a … Continued

Your tires can be a big investment and we know how hard you work for your money.  In order to help you get your biggest bang for your buck, it’s important that you get the most life out of a set of tires. Here are a few ways we suggest to do just that! Tire … Continued

Does it seems like you have been seeing your tire pressure monitoring system light illuminating a little more frequently lately? If so, you can probably blame one simple reason – the cold. In order to understand how cold effects your TPMS, it is necessary to how your TPMS works. The system use sensors technology to … Continued

Not only is it critical to recognize the signs of worn out, dangerous tread, it is also important to understand that even if old tires look okay, they could be seriously compromised and a safe driving hazard. Old tires often show no visible sign of deterioration. While they may appear to be safe, usable tires, cracks … Continued

Tire failure is something all drivers need to be concerned about. You spend a lot of money on your tires. More importantly, when you drive, you depend  [prevent tire failure] on those tires for your safety and the safety of those you love. The good news is that the most common cause of tire failure … Continued

As one of the most important safety and performance features on your vehicle, tires need the same attention to maintenance that essential mechanical components require.  Tire rotation and tread inspection are two recommended maintenance items that need to be done regularly. What tire rotation and tread inspection do for vehicle performance Tire rotation and tread … Continued