When shopping for tires, you can learn a lot about a particular tire by looking at the uniform tire code imprinted on the tire. This code not only identifies the tire, it also provides useful information about the tire. Performance IndexThe tire performance index is displayed after the wheel diameter, and represents the tire’s load … Continued
It is important to familiarize yourself with the differences between the many available tire types when shopping for new tires. Each part of the tire code alpha-numeric sequence identifies something about the tire. Being able to interpret that code can help you choose the best tires for you. Aspect Ratio The aspect ratio of a … Continued
Your tires can be a big investment and we know how hard you work for your money. In order to help you get your biggest bang for your buck, it’s important that you get the most life out of a set of tires. Here are a few ways we suggest to do just that! Tire … Continued
Washes are Important Now for Removing Road Salt Road salt is a necessary evil. It is great for preventing accidents and keeping roadways safe. Salt lowers the freezing/melting point of water, making it a fast and inexpensive way to melt slippery snow and ice on the road. The problem is that salt is also a … Continued
This most likely has happened to all of us… You hop in your vehicle, pull out of the parking space & when you stare ahead, you see a puddle where your car or truck was parked. This is never a good feeling! But what could it be? Fortunately, some automotive fluids are dyed different colors … Continued
Does your vehicle have a spare tire? If you’re thinking, ‘I’m not sure’, chances are you may not have a spare or you’ve got one that needs attention. Your spare tire is one of the most important accessories on your car or truck & it can often be the most neglected. If you haven’t checked … Continued
In simple terms, your car heater is tied to your vehicle’s coolant. Seems rather strange right? In a way, it may seem actually counterproductive, but don’t worry, we’ll explain it all here. Read more to see how your heater works & what it all means when your vehicle’s heater blows out cold air. If you’re … Continued
Does it seems like you have been seeing your tire pressure monitoring system light illuminating a little more frequently lately? If so, you can probably blame one simple reason – the cold. In order to understand how cold effects your TPMS, it is necessary to how your TPMS works. The system use sensors technology to … Continued
Let’s face it, we tend to take our ride for granted. For the most part it is always there, ready to take us wherever and whenever we need to go. We only think about taking care of it when there is an obvious problem, like a flat tire or a dead battery. The problem with … Continued
There is nothing we love to hear about more than someone who is enthusiastic about taking care of their car. We are a big proponent of drivers investing time in learning about their vehicles so they can do their own service and repair work. Having said that, we will add the following caveat, some automotive services … Continued
