Old Tires Can Be Dangerous
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
Category: Tire Information
Do I Really Need to Replace All Four Tires?
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?
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
The Cold Facts About Tire Pressure
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
All-Wheel Drive and Four-Wheel Drive
Although the terms may sound similar, all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are very different systems. On all-wheel drive vehicles, the drivetrain has a front, rear … Continued
Fall is the Time to Think About Winter Tires
Whether we are in denial about the end of summer, or just busy thinking about a million other things, most of us don’t give any … Continued
Alternative Rubber Source for Tires Close to Reality
A recent article in the New York Times reports that Cooper Tire is close to developing a tire made from rubber derived from the guayule … Continued
Cold Weather & Tire Pressure
Dear Tracy, I have a new car that has several fancy features, including a tire pressure monitoring system. Since the cold weather has set in, … Continued
All-Wheel and Four-Wheel – Nice for Snow and Ice
Dear Tracy, What is the difference between all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive? Are these systems better than two-wheel drive? Larry K Dear Larry, All-wheel drive … Continued
Airless Tires Roll Into Paris Motor Show
According to CNET reporting, many new concepts were revealed at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, held this past week, but as far as I am … Continued
