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Your tires play a crucial role in the safety and functionality of your vehicle. Proper tire maintenance is vital in preventing flats, enhancing road safety and improving gas mileage. During the colder months, tires will need routine inspection and care. Colder temperatures will cause tire pressure to drop about one PSI (pounds per square inch) for every 18°F drop in air temperature. Check your tire pressure regularly by monitoring the TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system). When the TPMS light ...

You may use the terms tires and wheels interchangeably, but did you know they're actually two different car parts?

Discover what the warning signs of tire failure are so you can stay safe in the event your tires need repair or replacement.

Getting a flat tire is always a huge inconvenience. You were going about your day and suddenly “boom!” You pull over to check the damage and notice your tire is flat. The first question you ask yourself is, 'What should I do if I have a flat tire?"  One thing you should not do when you get a flat tire is to continue driving. Without a proper tire, you can seriously damage your wheel, which will cause the need for a tire replacement. A flat tire is caused by either a pun...

Many new cars are now missing a spare tire and are coming from the factory equipped with tires or inflator kits that claim to make a spare tire unnecessary. This leads many people to wonder, 'Do I need a spare tire?' We usually don’t think about the need for a spare tire until we need it. You should always have a spare tire in your vehicle because you never know when you’ll get a flat or puncture and be on the side of the road stranded. A spare tire and wheel provide you with...

Even though winter starts towards the end of December, winter weather can start well before then—so when should you make the switch?

It has happened to most of us. We're on our way to school or work, and we hear that dreaded sound of a flat tire or a blowout. Some sort of debris in the road has left you with a damaged tire and an immobile vehicle. This situation always brings on frustration. Now you must deal with getting your car to a tire repair shop. The tire has to be properly assessed to perform the necessary repair or replacement service. Depending on where the puncture is located and the severity of the damage, the ti...

You can’t always avoid a flat tire, but you can take steps to prevent flats. Read more to find out the most common causes of a flat tire.

Discover when you should replace your front tires or back tires on your vehicle in this article. Learn the benefits of each.

Although it might be easier to replace one tire, mixing tires can negatively affect your vehicle. Find out why in this article.