Tires and Wheels
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Most Jacksonville drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that “bald” tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with...Published on: Apr 24, 2015 -
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Jacksonville drivers couldn't wait to get them off ...Published on: Jun 03, 2015 -
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Jacksonville drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintena...Published on: Jul 03, 2015 -
There are so many tire choices in the Jacksonville area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're ...Published on: Oct 16, 2015 -
Custom wheels are one way that Jacksonville folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are seve...Published on: Nov 18, 2015 -
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not al...Published on: Nov 19, 2015
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Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Jacksonville area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand – you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don'...Published on: Apr 10, 2016 -
Shopping for tires in Jacksonville can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First of...Published on: Oct 02, 2016 -
Repair or Replace? That’s a question Jacksonville drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarte...Published on: Oct 10, 2016
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Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Jacksonville on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is ...Published on: Nov 14, 2016 -
Why are wheel bearings for Jacksonville vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Tire Country post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and ...Published on: Dec 26, 2016 -
When Jacksonville drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with signi...Published on: Jan 29, 2017
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Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Jacksonville driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a lo...Published on: Feb 12, 2017
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Every Jacksonville vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires ...Published on: Feb 28, 2017 -
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Jacksonville drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire...Published on: Mar 07, 2017
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When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good ...Published on: May 08, 2017 -
Jacksonville drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for North Carolina auto owners. More flats, blow outs...Published on: Aug 17, 2017 -
Welcome to the Tire Country automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Jacksonville conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact ...Published on: Aug 30, 2017 -
A lot of people get custom wheels in Jacksonville. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just do...Published on: Sep 28, 2017
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Do you like to shop for shoes in Jacksonville?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lastin...Published on: Nov 21, 2017