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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: Nov 21, 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 29, 2020

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in St. Thomas

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 St....
Published on: Jan 05, 2020

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of St. Thomas drivers driving around ON on under-inflated tires. Now, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-in...
Published on: Nov 03, 2019

Tire Replacement at The Auto Guys in St. Thomas

New tire choices can be overwhelming for St. Thomas drivers. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you driv...
Published on: Mar 03, 2019

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in St. Thomas

New tires are a big ticket item for most St. Thomas drivers. You’re not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it’ll be a long time before you need to buy new tires agai...
Published on: Dec 23, 2018

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 St. Thomas, your front tires wear more on the shoul...
Published on: Oct 28, 2018