A tire blowout is, simply put, a quick loss of air pressure in your tire. Blowouts are up there with skidding and hydroplaning when it comes to those little annoyances you might have to deal with if you drive long enough. During a blowout, you have one goal and one goal only. That is to [...]
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Generally speaking, you should rotate your tires every 6,000 to 8,000 miles. Check your owner’s manual for schedules specific to your ride. When you do not rotate your tires, your ride becomes a pain to handle.
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It is good to check your tire pressure monthly. During these checks, make sure you pay attention to the condition of your tires. Remove any objects that may have gotten wedged between the treads. Look for uneven wear patterns. If you see uneven wear, then it is time for a tire rotation. Stick a penny [...]
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As you know, tire companies make many different tires for a vast range of cars and trucks. The psi number on the side of your tire tells you the ‘maximum permissible’ pressure to put in that tire. This is different from telling you the right psi to fill for your specific vehicle. To find this [...]
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When most people hear the term ‘cold’ tire, they think that it has to do with the weather. Actually, it is not in reference to the weather. It is in reference to how long ago you have driven on your tires. A cold tire is one that has not been ridden on in a least [...]
