Tires
Spitler Puncture Plug 1915
What is the name of this tool? (hint: was made in 1915) Answer: This is a Spitler Puncture Plug. It was used to repair tires. Early automobile drivers had to deal with bad roads … Continue reading →
Drive On a Flat Tire?
Driving on a flat tire is never a good idea! It’s totally understandable how much of a hassle it can be; not to mention the tow bill. But you really need to stop driving and have the tire repaired or … Continue reading →
Tire Treatment TLC
Giving your tires the TLC treatment is one of the best thing you can do for the safety of you and your passengers! The last thing you want is to be stranded out in our cold winter weather. It’s never … Continue reading →
I’ve been told that my tires have premature wear. What is this?
With the Memorial holiday this weekend, many people will be on the road. Be sure to check your tires this week for proper tire wear and tread depth. Safety is everyone’s responsibility! Premature wear of tires is when your tires … Continue reading →
Hubcaps for this Throwback Thursday!
It’s Throwback Thursday Time! What do you know about the history of the hubcap and wheel covers? You may be asking… aren’t they the same thing? Well, the answer is “no”. How and why did hubcaps come into existence? Autos … Continue reading →
Antique Tire Repair
This tire repair tool was made from 1913-1935. What is it? That’s right, a tire jack. Talk about a workout! Because the early cars’ tires blew out often, every driver quickly learned to change and repair their own … Continue reading →
My tire pressure warning light came on recently. What does that mean?
A tire pressure warning light means that one or more of your tires needs air, as it is 20-25% below manufactures recommendation. This is significant and you do want to take care of this sooner than later. While your tire … Continue reading →
Where is the non-repair zone on a tire?
When you hear a person speak of the non-repair zone of a tire, they are speaking of a part of the tire that has been punctured. Most often it is likely by a screw or nail. I can’t emphasize enough … Continue reading →
Will my tires make it through the winter?
Tires for winter; I’m really glad to hear you are thinking about your tires; especially for winter driving. Your tires should be checked to be sure: *the tread depth is adequate, *there are no severe cracks or punctures that cannot … Continue reading →
How often should my tires be rotated?
How often you rotate your tires will depend upon the manufacturers suggestion and the type of driving you do. A general rule of thumb is to rotate your tires based upon the type of oil your vehicle uses. If you are … Continue reading →