Tires and Wheels
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Tire Rotation and Balancing
You can make your tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing. Let’s start with tire rotation. In normal driving, your front tires wear more on the shoulders bec...
Published on: Jul 03, 2023
Are You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)
If your vehicle has a few years on it, you've no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the w...
Published on: Dec 22, 2022
Dr. Dan's Auto Tech Question on Tire Wear
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Dr. Dan's Auto Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?Dr. Dan's Auto Answer:Dan's prob...
Published on: Dec 18, 2021
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Dr. Dan's Auto Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
Function:...
Published on: Nov 12, 2021
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Dr. Dan's Auto Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
Function:...
Published on: Aug 12, 2021
Simple Answers from Dr. Dan's Auto for blackwood: Tire Tread Depth
Question
How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced?
Answer
That is a very important question. As we discuss the matter, keep in mind that one of the most imp...
Published on: Apr 04, 2021
Tires By the Numbers (What Tire Numbers Mean)
You may have noticed your tires have a pretty long number on them. Yours might start with a letter, then a 3-digit number, followed by a few more numbers and letters. That string of letter...
Published on: Jan 24, 2021
Winter Tires
Let’s talk about winter tires. We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires.
Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
Published on: Oct 01, 2020