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Tires and Wheels

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Read a Good Tire Lately? (Tire Wear)

There's lots of good information to read in books and online.  You might not know that you can also "read" your tires and learn a lot about what shape they're in and if they are in need of attent...
Published on: Jan 16, 2022

How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)

Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. That’s understandable because today’s tires are engineered to do their job without needing you to pay ...
Published on: Jun 30, 2021

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: Mar 22, 2020

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Trenton

Let’s pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don’t eat them now – you’re going to need them later.Many Tre...
Published on: Feb 02, 2020

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Trenton

A lot of Trenton drivers want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you’re not careful. Sometimes they just don’t fit right: The ...
Published on: Dec 08, 2019

Tire Rotation and Balancing

You can make your vehicle tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing. Let's start with tire rotation. In normal driving around Trenton, your front tires wear more on the shoulder...
Published on: Sep 01, 2019

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of Trenton drivers driving around Ontario on under-inflated tires. Now, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-...
Published on: Aug 11, 2019

M & R Auto Tech Question on Tire Wear

M & R 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?M & R Auto Answer:Dan’s problem,  prematu...
Published on: Apr 07, 2019