Your tire’s sidewalls are, as the name implies, the exterior sides of your car’s tires. While you may not think of the sidewalls as being a particularly important area of your tire, the truth is that your tire’s sidewalls are quite vulnerable and damage to the sidewall is often worse than damage to the tread. … Read more
It’s easy to get stressed out when your car shakes when accelerating. Unfortunately, this problem is bound to happen, especial if you have an older car – and many drivers are going to be totally unaware of what their car is trying to tell them while it shakes after they accelerate. I myself have stumbled … Read more
Every manual driver will tell you not to even think of driving with the parking brake on. At the very least, it will wear your rear brake pads down, but it could warp or damage your pads, discs or drums, damage the linings or even your tires. But why does it even happen? The simplest … Read more
It might hard for you to believe, but new tires can actually affect your gas mileage, and not in a good way. That’s right; your gas mileage can actually drop! Join us as we explain this anomaly and what else you can expect when switching to new tires. Your gas mileage can drop when you … Read more
Not sure if you have directional tires? Telling the difference between non-directional and directional tires is easier than you think! To tell if tires are directional, simply examine the outside sidewall. You should see an arrow indicating the direction that the treads face and either the word “Direction” or “Rotation.” If you know where to … Read more
Getting an alignment is a regular part of maintenance for your vehicle, and it’s common to notice a few changes in your vehicle’s ride and performance after an alignment. Most of the time those changes are for the better, but it’s common to wonder if ride height might be affected by your most recent alignment. … Read more
It’s never a good sign when you start to feel your car vibrating under you while you’re driving. Most people start wondering what could be the source of the vibration, and it’s normal to think of worst-case scenarios first. But that ignores one of the most common and fixable problems, bad wheel alignment. Yes, in … Read more
If you’ve ever rotated the tires you might have gotten the question of “has my dealer actually rotated my tires?” In this article, we’ve gathered 3 methods to help you figure out that question as well as collect additional information on the topic. Probably the easiest way to tell if the dealer has rotated your … Read more
Tire balancing and alignment are often confused. Both of them serve an important role in making sure your wheels/vehicle is in its best condition and performance. You don’t have to balance your tires before an alignment, it is completely up to you. They are 2 separate services aiming at different things. Tire balancing is done … Read more
A punctured wheel is not a problem if you have a spare tire and a set of wrenches. Changing it is a matter of 30-40 minutes. But what if you don’t have a spare tire nor tools? Or your knowledge is not enough for such repair? Is it possible to drive to the nearest mechanic … Read more
