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Tread Carefully: What Normal Tire Wear Looks Like
Every day we get in our vehicle and drive, we are putting wear and tear on our tires. Some wear is, of course, normal, but it’s important to know what’s NOT normal. Not only can that alert...
Published on: Sep 27, 2026
Can This Tire Be Saved? A Guide to Tire Repair vs. Replacement
When something goes wrong with one of your tires, one of the first things that goes through your head is: Do I have to buy a new tire, or is it possible to save this one with a repair? Understanding w...
Published on: Sep 20, 2026
Don’t Ignore the Grind
Your wheel hub assembly is probably not one of those things on your vehicle you think about very often. In fact, you may not even have even heard of it. But it’s one of the most impo...
Published on: Aug 09, 2026
No Shake, Just Smooth
When your vehicle’s wheels are out of balance, they’ll likely give you some clues. Your steering wheel might shake, the floor or seat vibrates and you might find your vehicle pulling...
Published on: Jun 28, 2026
Just Plain Tired (Tire Replacement)
Tires are so reliable these days that few drivers pay much attention to them. But tires wear out. They have a tough job since they are the only point of contact between your vehicle and th...
Published on: Dec 15, 2024
Flat Tire? Three’s the Charm (Tire Repair)
For most drivers, at some point you’re going to have a flat tire. Depending on how it was damaged, it may have to be replaced. But sometimes, a repair will do the trick, as long as the pun...
Published on: Oct 06, 2024
Read a Good Tire Lately? (Tire Wear)
There's lots of good information to read in books and online. You might not know that you can also "read" your tires and learn a lot about what shape they're in and if they are in need of attent...
Published on: Apr 30, 2023
Rubber Match (Tire Replacement)
A set of new tires isn't probably high on anyone's list of exciting purchases. But since your life is literally riding on them, it's probably a good idea to know when it's time for you to buy ne...
Published on: Feb 26, 2023