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Why are tire prices still so high?
The article from ProPublica discusses how the recent surge in inflation has affected the tire industry and the prices of rubber imports. According to the article, the prices of natural rubber and synthetic rubber have been on the rise due to several factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and increased demand for rubber […]
Tires and Road Trips in Winter
Winter is a unique time of year. Even with the cold weather and sometimes harsh conditions we still love getting together for the holidays, planning outdoor activities on the mild days, and even taking road trips. Road trips –whether they are to visit family and friends, to carve it up on a ski trip, or […]
When Should Car Tires Be Replaced?
Some questions in life have more than one answer: “”Who has the best pizza?”, or “How many times can you wear the same shirt?”, and of course “When should car tires be replaced?” You can ask anyone those three questions and you’ll almost be guaranteed to get a different answer every time, but only one […]
What year did Charles Goodyear invent Vulcanized Rubber?
Note: post edited on 30 September 2014 to replace language stating that Goodyear created a sulfur-free rubber. Despite the name, vulcanized rubber has nothing to do with the pointed-eared aliens from Star Trek and it definitely wasn’t invented by Leonard Nimoy. Vulcanized Rubber was actually invented by Charles Goodyear in the early 19th century. Goodyear’s […]
How do you Rotate Car Tires?
Tire care just doesn’t seem to get the attention that it deserves these days compared to general engine maintenance. The rims and tires on car are equally important though. And yet; rotating a car’s tires is something many people rarely have performed, if they bother to do it at all. It’s shocking to hear how […]
Plus Sizing Tires
Anyone who says that the muscle car is dead obviously hasn’t driven the new Dodge Challenger SRT8 392. There is nothing like the thrill of cranking up the 16-valve pushrod 6.4-liter V8 engine and going from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. Though without a good set of wheels and tires don’t expect that […]
How Long Do Car Tires Last?
The good news is that quality car tires are built to last. The even better news is that you can prolong that life by taking good care of the tires. In fact, some tests have shown that proper tire maintenance can extend the life of tires by as much as thirty to fifty percent. When […]
How To Read the Numbers on Your Car Tires
You may have looked at your tires occasionally and noticed that beyond just tread, there are also numbers on your tires. They may look something like 285/50R 20 89V and seem like they might be secret technical markings. These are not secret markings , even if you may not understand them right now, this article […]
What to Look for When Buying Car Tires
Many people have a bit of fear when setting out to buy new tires. This is justified, as many people are not really sure of just what they should be looking for in a tire. And they may not know which tire is the best for their needs, for their own personal driving habits or […]