Tucson drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the ...
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Tucson drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you ...
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of ...
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not al...
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Tucson drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire deter...
You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Tucson service center you keep repeating it over a...
When Tucson drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant...
Repair or Replace? That’s a question Tucson drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of a...
A lot of people get custom wheels in Tucson. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fi...
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Tucson on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underi...
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Tucson drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance wi...
Tires do a lot of work for Tucson drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while driving...
Shopping for tires in Tucson can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, the...
All new passenger vehicles on our Tucson, AZ, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems – TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since they are fai...
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Tucson driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to...
Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Tucson driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wea...
A lot of us Tucson drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One pop...
Do you like to shop for shoes in Tucson?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoe...
Why are wheel bearings for Tucson vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson post, we'll discuss more about wh...
When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good ...