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Defensive driving can prevent accidents and lead to big savings on insurance. Following some simple tips, can help you prevent dealing with hazards on the road that may lead to expensive repairs, collision shop visits and even totaling your vehicle. Who Are Defensive Drivers? Defensive drivers are alert and look for advanced cues to try [...]
Your driving habits affect the life of your tires, engine and your entire vehicle. Treating your vehicle properly while driving can save you time in the shop. Good driving habits can also help avoid expensive repairs by keeping everything working as intended. Many things that drivers do on a daily basis can destroy their vehicles [...]
With gas prices on the rise again, everyone is looking to save at the pumps. Eco driving is a way to save money and help reduce pollution in our environment. What is Eco Driving?Eco driving is a driving style that reduces fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and accident rates. It can be achieved by following [...]
Every winter thousands of Michigan residents brave snow-covered roads and icy conditions to visit their families for the holidays. When Dreaming of a White Christmas becomes a reality, inclement weather can cause hazardous road conditions. Drivers should prepare ahead of time before severe winter weather is unexpectedly added to their travel itinerary. 1. Tips for [...]
Winter tires come in three basic types: performance, studded and studless. All three are built to withstand the cold temperatures and dangerous conditions like ice and snow. Each has distinct advantages. Performance Performance winter tires are designed for performance vehicles to provide drivers with added responsiveness and handling on snowy and icy roads. For example, [...]
When it comes to safety and performance there are important benefits to matching tires on your vehicle (in both brand and size), especially when facing dangerous road conditions. If tires on your car do not match, handling and braking can suffer on snow and ice. Whether you are shopping for new tires due to normal [...]
Preparing a vehicle for winter is important. As Michigan’s Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land says, “We want all Michigan motorists to have a safe journey so we encourage people to make sure their car is ready for winter driving.” Whether changing windshield wipers blades or putting on snow tires, it is a good idea [...]
Maintaining the correct tire pressure is necessary for good handling, traction and durability during cold weather. Changing temperatures cause air pressure to fluctuate. Decreasing temperature can cause tire pressure to drop about one psi for every drop of ten degrees Fahrenheit. Even without fluctuating air temperatures, a tire can lose about one psi every month. [...]
When the temperatures start to drop, many drivers never question the need for a set of dedicated winter tires on their vehicle. This is because some of the benefits include added traction and control when the freezing weather arrives. No one wants to get stuck in their snowy driveway before work or get in a [...]
A good question for many car owners is “where do I store my four summer tires during the winter?” Whether you don’t have room in your garage or you live in a condo with no storage space at all, that kind of dilemma shouldn’t stop you from realizing the benefits that dedicated winter and summer [...]
Benefits of winter tires aren’t just for sedans or coupes, when put to use during winter months truck snow tires can improve: * traction* control* braking* tread life* fuel efficiency Some of the biggest tire manufacturers – Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, Dunlop, Michelin and Toyo- put tons of resources into producing the top-rated truck snow tires [...]
Since 1993 one of the top winter tire brands offered at tire retailers around the country, that fit most SUVS, trucks and sedans, has been Bridgestone’s Blizzak winter tires. They take optimized performance to a new level with state-of-technology to give drivers extra bite in severe winter weather. Most Blizzak tires are built with Bridgestone’s [...]
Michelin is one of the largest tire manufactures in the world and has been a leading innovator in the industry for well over 100 years. They make some of the most popular passenger tires and have a truly impressive line of winter tires that drivers won’t want to overlook. The benefits of putting winter tires [...]
Ultra High Performance all-season tires have become increasingly popular for drivers and it’s easy to see why – they do most things better than their counterparts. Car owners get better handling, cornering, braking and even more protection (a reduced chance of blowouts) with Ultra High Performance all-season tires. An increase in popularity also means an [...]
Space shuttles, aircrafts, military vehicles and racecars all have one thing in common…they have nitrogen in their tires. What’s that mean? It’s simple; their tires are filled with nitrogen instead of air. Those vehicles need to consistently perform at high levels, so they use nitrogen in their tires because they perform better and stay inflated [...]
Winter tires and snow tires are built with a singular focus, to perform in severe winter weather – including low-to-freezing temperatures, snow, ice and slush; while all-season tires are built with a much broader focus. The dangers of snow, ice and rain are obvious, but did you know that even low temperatures hurt the performance [...]
New tires aren’t at the top of anybody’s shopping list, but it’s something that everybody needs to do at some point with their vehicle. Local tire retailers have dozens of different new tires made by dozens of different brands. How do you know what to look for? What size is the correct one? Does it [...]
If you’re looking to spice up a new Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, Dodge Charger or even a classic variation with some aftermarket wheels, chances are you’re getting ready for some dream cruising. Whether you have a new muscle car, collector, street rod or a special interest vehicle, an enhanced look from a new set of [...]
There are dozens of major tire manufacturers in the United State each with dozens, sometimes hundreds of unique tire lines. If a car owner wants new tires where should they start? Gathering information is as good of a place as any and the Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) system contains helpful information that can guide [...]
If the check engine light pops on in your car is it time to panic? Definitely not. The yellow light on your dashboard has many meanings that range from serious problems like extreme engine trouble to simple issues like a loose gas cap. Most of the time drivers won’t have to immediately stop their car [...]
