Tire Tips in Lexington & Nicholasville, KY

Engine Overheating: Six Checks to Avoid A Hot Mess

Posted on June 29, 2016 in Auto Service

Internal combustion engines convert fuel into mechanical energy. With that process comes a lot of heat. Your vehicle’s cooling system manages the heat, making sure … Continued

What is Tire Balancing and Why is it Necessary?

Posted on June 16, 2016 in Auto Service

Tire balancing is one of the recommended services listed in your vehicle’s owner’s manual. Often confused with wheel alignment, tire balancing is important for assuring … Continued

Do Your Brakes Need Attention?

Posted on May 25, 2016 in Auto Service

Your brakes are one of the most vital safety features on your car. Just stop (pun intended) and think about it. You instinctively hit that … Continued

Goodbye Winter, Hello Potholes!

Posted on April 14, 2016 in Safe Driving

“Oh no, potholes!” is probably a more accurate description of how we feel when we see these road menaces. Potholes not only make driving less … Continued

Old Tires Can Be Dangerous

Posted on March 31, 2016 in Tire Information

Most everyone understands that driving on compromised tires is dangerous. It is important to inspect tires and measure tread depth on a regular basis to … Continued

Do I Really Need to Replace All Four Tires?

Posted on March 18, 2016 in Safe Driving

The only thing worse than hearing that a damaged tire cannot be repaired is hearing that you should replace all four tires, instead of just … Continued

Tire Rotation: Why is it Important?

Posted on February 25, 2016 in Tire Information

Regularly scheduled tire rotation is an important service that is among those recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. Rotating tires is a critical maintenance step because it extends the … Continued

Road Salt Blues

Posted on February 10, 2016 in Safe Driving

Winter road salt is critical for preventing accidents and keeping roadways safe. Salt lowers the freezing/melting point of water, making it a fast and inexpensive … Continued

The Cold Facts About Tire Pressure

Posted on January 27, 2016 in Safe Driving

It is always alarming to see one of the gazillion warning lights on your dashboard illuminate. If you drive a newer vehicle that has an … Continued

Do Fuel Additives Really Improve Gas Mileage?

Posted on January 12, 2016 in Auto Service

Every driver, especially in today’s economy, wants to improve gas mileage and save money. Courting these desires are enthusiastic advertising claims that fuel additives are … Continued

Meet Tracy Treadmore

It all began when Tracy converted her Barbie Dream House into a service garage, and had Barbie performing wheel alignment and adjusting the toe, camber and caster settings on her pink Corvette. While her friends played on the swing set and traversed the monkey bars, she could be found identifying the make and model of the playground tire shavings. Tracy’s passion for tires began early, and never relented. Today, Tracy continually scours the latest word on wheels, reports on rubber, and test track results, never tiring of the subject.

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