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Wondering what tires are best suited for your SUV? Check out our blog to learn what tires you should purchase for your vehicle.

Good tires are not cheap, so it is important that you do everything you can to extend the life of your tires. Because a vehicle’s tires are the first point of contact, road hazards such as small rocks, trash, debris, and salt and chemicals can be hazardous while driving. Attempting to avoid the debris is dangerous when driving because — both visually and mentally — it is hard to process the hazard level of an object in the few seconds a driver has to react. Drivers who encounter road debris,...

For the safety and performance of your vehicle, your tires should be installed by an expert technician. Proper installation enables your tires to function fully and provides maximum safety. On average, a tire installation takes about 45 minutes to an hour. After you have selected the right tires for your vehicle, your tires will be expertly installed. A proper installation includes:    Inspecting the lugs or wheel bolts Installing new rubber valve stems where applicable Mounting the tire...

Wheel alignments and tire balancing often get confused. Learn the differences in these services here

If you’re wondering how tire pressure sensors work, this guide is for you. Trust United Tire & Service to explain how your sensors operate.

We’ve put together a frequently asked question list about studded snow tires that you can start reading right here!

Tires are one of the most important safety and performance features of a vehicle. These specialized tools are the only part of your car which maintains direct contact with the road. This means there is a lot of planning and design put into the functionality of your tires. Look at your tires, what do you see? A mesmerizing pattern, since performance is key. The design of the tread on your tires isn’t only for aesthetic purposes. The arrangement of cuts into the rubber is done with the ...

You might be wondering whether you can use winter tires on your vehicle all year long. Find out from our experts here.

If you’re looking to purchase snow tires but wondering how long they last, this article is for you. Learn more here.

Your vehicle’s tires should always be inflated to their proper PSI (pound per square inch), which is the standard rating for air pressure within a tire. The PSI for your vehicle’s tires is generally found on the drivers’ door jamb, inside your owner’s manual or on the tire itself. Proper tire inflation will allow you to have the best possible control of your vehicle and gives you a more comfortable ride.   For proper tire pressure and inflation:   The pressure of your tires must be in ac...