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Tag: tire service

How Far Can You SAFELY Drive on a Spare Tire?

Tweet Flat tire … these are two words that you never want to hear when you’re driving. Whether you’re in the middle of a road trip, only 5 miles from home, or commuting to work, having to fix a flat and drive on a spare tire is always inconvenient.  While it’s not fun, getting a flat tire […]

Old Tires May be a Ticking Time Bomb

Tweet   Old tires are a serious problem and are often under-reported and lack awareness. It is probably the most serious threat to your life when it comes to your vehicle and to the millions of other drivers world-wide. Even if you are mostly a city-driver who only makes short trips, tire failure can still affect you. […]

Are your tires up for the trip?

Tweet Summer is almost here and with it comes all the summer travel for vacations, special events, and just getting away from the house.  In order to do all these things we simply jump in our vehicle and away we go.  Most of the time, we take off with very little thought to the maintenance […]

Signs of Incorrect Tire Pressure

Tweet Having the proper air pressure in your tires is a crucial part of ensuring the safety of yourself, your passengers, and others on the road. After your brakes, your tires are the next most important safety feature of your vehicle. It is important to be sure to have your tire pressure checked during all […]

Properly Inflated Tires Means Gas Savings and Road Safety

Tweet One of the easiest ways to put a little extra money back into your own pocket is to save money on gas. There are many ways we can do this, but one of the quickest and most cost-effective tips is to drive with the properly inflated tires. According to environment.about.com, “tires are not inflated […]