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Tech Corner

Choosing tires is a tricky business. Not only is there a slew of brands and models out there, but tires are further divided along performance and weather lines. So which will work best for you? These tire and wheel tech articles will help you understand the important differences in performance and sizing as well as offer tips for summer/winter driving and maintenance.

Tire Tech:

• Speed Rating
• UTQG
• Load Index
• Load Range
• Wheel Alignment
• Tire Shopping...Where To Start?
• Just Added - Tire Components
• Just Added - Contact Patch

Tire Safety:

• Breaking In Your New Tires
• Why do I need 4 winter tires?
• Only Buying 2 Tires?
• 2 New Tire Replacement Recommendation
• Tire Aging Safety Bulletin
• Tire Replacement - Safety Guidlines
• Common Tire Wear Problems
• Do I need winter tires on my 4-wheel
  or all-wheel drive vehicle?

• Winter Tire Stud Laws
• (D.O.T.) Tire Identification Number
• Directional And Asymmetrical Tires
• Why Is Tire Air Pressure Important?
• Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
• How to Store Tires Between Seasons.
• Top Ten Tire Safety Tips
• Tire Repair Guidelines

Wheel Tech:

• What is an Alloy Wheel?
• Defining The Wheel Size
• Bolt Circle
• Wheel Offset
• Care & Maintenance
• What is Wheel Centerbore?
• Lug Nut Seat Types
• Wheel Lug Torque and Torque Patterns


Please check back as more articles will be added soon.

Tech Corner