Tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System–TPMS
TMPS; you’ve heard that term before, but what does it mean? It stands for Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Just like the name suggests; they monitor your tire pressure. Most cars today have one on each tire. Sometimes spare tires will … Continue reading →
Thankful For Today’s Tires!
I am Thankful for today’s tires; much more so after reading about the history of tires. Read on… Have you ever thought about the history of your automobile’s tires? Nope, me either. Most of us, myself included, just take for … Continue reading →
What Happens When You 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 →
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 →
Hit a Pothole? Look for These Warning Signs
Potholes are everywhere! They come in all sizes small, medium, large and extra large. Have you ever wondered if your car needs repaired after hitting a pothole?Hitting a pothole can damage the tires, steering and suspension. Repairs and/or an alignment … Continue reading →
What’s the quarter trick for the tires on my car?
Ah! The quarter test. The quarter test is ideal for those who are monitoring their tires’ tread depth. If you have had the tires for a while and are wondering if they are getting close to needing to be replaced. You may … Continue reading →
How Often Should I Visually Inspect My Vehicle?
We recommend to inspect your vehicle once a month. This will help keep tabs on any issues that you can see. It’s a good idea to take some notes on what you see. Write down your mileage as well. Is … 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 cars go … 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 →
The Tire Changer- Then and Now
Using a tire changer is a piece of cake…. right? With today’s hydraulic tire changers, changing tires has become much less physical, but still takes some muscles to complete the whole process. The earliest tire changers were completely powered … Continue reading →