by Fookittyfoo | Mar 10, 2024 | Tires & Wheels
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Redmond drivers couldn’t wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for “all-season”...
by Fookittyfoo | Mar 10, 2024 | Tires & Wheels
Repair or Replace? That’s a question Redmond auto owners ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch are considered too large to be safely corrected. Punctures in the...
by Fookittyfoo | Mar 10, 2024 | Tires & Wheels
Today, let’s talk about the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When talking about stopping power, most of us Terrebonne drivers tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where the rubber meets the road. So having good brakes isn’t enough. Safe Terrebonne...
by Fookittyfoo | Mar 10, 2024 | Tires & Wheels
Every Redmond vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it’s a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to match the season you are driving in. Summer tires are designed for hot...
by Fookittyfoo | Mar 10, 2024 | Tires & Wheels
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat fixed in Redmond or your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and...
by Fookittyfoo | Mar 10, 2024 | Tires & Wheels
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of Redmond drivers driving around on under-inflated tires. Admittedly, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-inflated. If your vehicle manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure,...
