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Do All Tires Go To Heaven?
You know all those tires that you’ve worn out on your vehicles over the years – ever wonder where they went? Well, given that tires are one of the most important pieces of equipment on your car
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Aquaplaning And How To Avoid it
WHAT IS AQUAPLANING? Simply put, aquaplaning (also known as hydroplaning) is when your tires become water skis!! Technically, when enough water is between the road and your tires,
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Plus Sizing Explained
If you’re new to cars, or it’s your first time buying wheels and tires – you may have heard the term “plus sizing.” Keep scrolling to find out the details on why we do it, and how it’s done. WHY PLUS SIZE? Getting bigger and more stylish wheels with low profile tires can be a […]
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3 Things To Know About Tire Puncture Repair
So you’ve got a tire puncture. Bummer. We feel your pain. Well, here’s what you need to know to get up to speed on the basics of tire puncture repair. IS YOUR TIRE REPAIRABLE? To ensure your safety, the T.I.A. (Tire Industry Association) sets forth guidelines on whether any road going passenger tire can be repaired […]
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Tire DOT Number Decoded
Ever wondered how old your tires are? Looking to buy a used tire? Keep scrolling and you’ll find out what reading the tire DOT number can tell you. * By the way, D.O.T. stands for Department of Transportation. Here’s an example of a tire DOT number: 1) PLANT AND SIZE CODE: The first 4 characters […]
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UTQG Ratings Explained
Tire manufacturers publish UTQG (Uniform Tire Quality Grade) ratings to help consumers understand the potential performance of a tire, based on 3 things. Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature. The one thing to note hear is, the individual tire manufacturers (like Michelin, Bridgestone, Pirelli) grade their own tires, based on comparison with a their own standardized control […]
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Choose The Right Tires With 3 Quick Tips
The quest to choose the right tires can seem like a maze to a lot of people – so we’ve laid out three things to know when starting your search for tires: 1) CONSIDER YOUR DRIVING CONDITIONS Choosing tires is kind of like choosing shoes (just go with me – it’ll make sense). You wouldn’t […]
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How To Read A Tire – Part 2 of 2
If you’re joining us from “How To Read A Tire – Part 1 of 2” , you’re in the right place. Now lets dig deeper into those other numbers and symbols: SPEED RATING The speed rating is coded as a letter. In the image below it shows ‘H’. It relates to the max speed the tire is […]
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The True Cost of Fleet Vehicle Downtime
In case you were wondering, your company fleet vehicle downtime can be translated directly into dollars your company is losing. In fact, downtime costs a fleet an average of $448 to $760 a day, per vehicle. Yup, it adds up fast. Let’s dig into the true cost of fleet vehicle downtime: DEFINING COSTS: When it […]
