Tires
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 →
Tuesday Trivia–Fixing a Flat in 1915
What is the name of this tool? And what was it used for? (hint: was made in 1915) Answer: This is a Spitler Puncture Plug. It was used to repair tires. Early automobile … 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 →
Is there really a difference in the quality of tires?
Yes, there really are differences in the quality of tires. Pricing will follow suite. The better tires will cost more than the lower priced tires. Tires do a lot of work for us, so when it comes to buying tires … Continue reading →
Why do car tires go flat?
Flat tires can happen for several different reasons. Sometimes they go flat by what we do, but most often it’s what we DON’T DO that effects our tires the most! I’ve listed, in order, the most common reasons tires go … Continue reading →