July 12, 2021
A tire is balanced by positioning weights on the wheel on which the tire is mounted. These weights act as a counterbalance to heavy spots on the tire/wheel assembly. Curious why tires aren't already balanced when sold as new? Read on.
READ ARTICLEMay 3, 2021
It's SUPER annoying, but you really should check your tire pressure at least once a month. Most tires lose between 2 and 5 pounds every month. Considering that most passenger tires use approximately 30 pounds of pressure, a minor problem can quickly escalate into a dangerous condition.
READ ARTICLEApril 3, 2021
New Pair of Tires: Where Should They Go? Front or Back Axle? When it comes to vehicle maintenance, ensuring your tires are in top condition is paramount for safety, performance, and fuel efficiency. However, tires can be a significant investment, and it’s not always feasible to replace all four at… Continue reading When Replacing Only Two Tires, Should the New Tires Be Placed on the Front or Back?
READ ARTICLEApril 1, 2021
There Is More To Tire Safety Thank Checking Air Pressure By: Matt Wetherington Every consumer knows to periodically check the pressure and occasionally rotate and balance their tires. But very few consumers know of the hidden hazards that affect EVERY passenger tire in the United States. These hazards hit warm-weather… Continue reading It’s Time for Georgia to Include Tires in Annual Vehicle Inspections
READ ARTICLEMarch 10, 2021
A large body of scientific evidence supports that most tires should be replaced six years from the date they are manufactured. This six-year expiration date begins from the day the tire was manufactured at the plant—not the date it was sold to a consumer or the date that it was installed on a vehicle.
READ ARTICLEFebruary 6, 2021
To help guide you through storing your winter tires until next year, we have surveyed the service bulletins and owner’s manuals of most of the major tire manufacturers to provide you with a general guide of the tire industry’s best practices for tire storage.
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