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7 Ways Tires Are Bad for the Environment (And What You Can Do in 2025) Here's a question that might surprise you: are tires bad for the environment? The short answer is yes, and the reasons go far beyond what most people realize. Even as we move toward greener transportation options, we're still rolling on conventional synthetic rubber tires that create serious environmental challenges.The numbers tell quite a story. Every year, manufacturers produce about 3 billion new tires worldwide, [...more]

How to Double Your Tire Life: Essential Maintenance Tips That Save Money A quick five-minute monthly tire check can make your tires last much longer.Most drivers don't know simple tire care could double their tires' life. Good maintenance does more than save money on replacements—it makes your vehicle handle better, stay safer, and use less fuel. Your tires will last longer and perform better when you keep them properly inflated.Your vehicle runs smoother and saves gas when you check tire [...more]

How to Perfect Your Wheel Alignment: A Mechanic's Guide to Longer Tire Life Properly aligned wheels can boost your gas mileage by up to 10%. Most drivers miss this benefit until they're staring at a hefty bill for new tires that wore out way too early.Years of working with customers at our shop have shown us something clear: regular wheel alignment checks save serious money. We've watched people avoid premature tire replacements and get thousands more miles from their tires simply by [...more]

Your Complete Guide to Saving Money on Wheel and Tire Packages in 2025 Buying wheel and tire packages for cars, trucks, and SUVs stands as one of the biggest investments a vehicle owner makes. Yet three out of four owners make at least one mistake that gets pricey during the selection process. These mistakes pack a punch - the average fix costs $800, without counting any damage to the vehicle. Many buyers skip over key factors that matter most. The perfect tire package needs [...more]

I am a typical "gas and go" type of driver. I really do not care how it all works as long as it does. However, I do have to buy tires. I recently had bald tires on my Mini Cooper (yes, it is true I do let it go that long oops!!). I decided to explore how difficult or easy it would be to purchase tires online. Being a small business myself I know that sector suffered much more than the big box stores during covid. I am a fan of Amazon, but I do have some reservations about what I buy from them. [...more]

The best way to ensure that your chrome rims will last for a long time, and not incur any damages is by regular and proper maintenance of them.  One of the problems with chrome wheels, can that be a costly issue to deal with, is that once a chip happens in the rim--a chip that goes through the chrome plate and down to the metal, the only way to repair it is to remove the wheel entirely, sand it down and get it re-dipped in chrome. This can be a bit costly, but is necessary when one wants that p [...more]

Many people have different preferences with regards to whether or not they prefer to stud their tires for the winter. This video discusses how tires are studded and the pros and cons of studding tires. Should you stud your own tires? It depends. Watch the video and check out this blog post to help you weigh your options and see if studding is the best decision for you and your vehicle this winter.

The tire pressure monitoring system, or TPMS, is designed to alert you when a tire’s pressure has become significantly low. Maintaining proper tire pressure is critical to safe driving and fuel economy. On select models, the multi-information display will indicate which tire is low, along with a check tire pressure message. On all models, a low tire pressure indicator, in the shape in the tire cross-section will light on the instrument panel. In either case, you should stop and check the tires [...more]

A nice video showing you how to change your tire when a flat occurs. Information includes using the jack, hubcap removal, unfastening the nuts, removing the old tire, installing the new tire, tightening the nuts, lowering the jack and more.

Many people have little knowledge about maintaining their tires, or are ill equipped to deal with an emergency tire situation. Here is a video showing some tips:

Since April is National Car Care Month, it's a good idea to look at caring for your tires. Tires are one of the most important systems in a vehicle, responsible for putting power to the ground, holding the road during corners, and griping securely during hard stops. Charged with all these important tasks, it’s hard to believe many vehicle owners ignore their tire care. For yourself and your wallet’s health, here are some simple steps you can take to maximize the life of your tires. Visual Inspec [...more]

When the temperature drops, you may notice a warning light near your vehicle’s gauges. If the warning light looks like a deflating tire surrounding an exclamation point, don’t freak out; it’s an easy fix. This warning light happens because tires, of course, are filled with air. That air responds to the environment, and gets warmer or colder with the seasons. In late fall and winter, the air is colder, so it is also denser, which means less outward pressure in your tires than earlier in the year [...more]

There are countless articles and blog posts discussing the dangers of driving on worn out tires.  Still, many drivers don't have a clue how to tell if the problem they are having is due to tire wear or some other issue. The video shows you close up what various wear patterns look like, what causes them, and gives suggestions on how to deal with the problem.

We can already hear you asking, “what's a valve stem?”  Well, it is one of the most important parts of your tires because of it's function and because it is a big potential problem area.  The valve stem is the bit that sticks out that allows you to add or remove air from the tire.  So, how often do you check yours? If you answered, “never,” then you're probably in the majority of Americans.  It is, after all, a very small part that is easy to forget, even if you regularly check your tires.  How [...more]

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to forget the little things.  Laundry, cleaning out the refrigerator, and reading all that mail can easily take a back seat to the more important things, like picking up junior from school, getting to work on time, and making sure that the water bill gets paid.  But sometimes something gets put on the back burner that really shouldn't.  That's right, we're talking about checking the pressure in your tires. The process is really simple, and anyon [...more]

A question for the ages, “How long should my tires last?”  The answer, of course, is, “it depends.”  The life of your tires depends on the tire itself, how you drive, where you drive, and a lot of other factors.  One reason you may not have considered is that if you move to a different climate, odds are you will need to change tires. Starting with that one, individual tires are designed with certain weather conditions in mind.  Some will perform better in rainy conditions, while some are design [...more]