For drivers and vehicle owners the season that look forward to the least is here...winter. While there are many fun and festive activities to look forward to during the winter, it also means months of uncertain driving conditions and additional wear and tear on your vehicle. Taking all of the necessary steps to winterize your vehicle as well as switching to snow tires can do a lot to preserve your car or truck but you may be wondering what to do with all-weather tires in the mean time so that th [...more]

It is hard to believe that the winter season is once again upon us. While it does mean some cold days ahead, and long cold nights, there is a lot to look forward with the winter season. The kids are looking forward to the break from school and having lots of time for snowball fights and sledding . The adults, on the other hands, are looking forward to relaxing evenings in front of the fireplace with a nice hot cup of cocoa and the camaraderie of family and friends. Whatever your favorite winter [...more]

Winter is here again and while it brings with it picturesque views and the joy of the holidays, it also brings a host of bad weather creating treacherous roads and unsafe driving conditions. For most of the country winter driving means navigating through a fair amount of snow, ice, and wind. Besides driving with care and caution, having the proper tires for winter is the best way to ensure that you and your vehicle make it through the long winter intact. Choosing the right winter tires depends [...more]

The lights are up, the tree is decorated, and the gifts are wrapped neatly under the tree. Well, maybe not. Ready or not the holiday season is in full swing and if you haven't started already it's time to get started on the Christmas shopping. Fortunately you don't have to brave the shopping centers searching for the perfect gift. Especially if they are a car lover there are some great things you can get them without ever leaving your house. For the car fanatic on your list you could take them [...more]

For most Americans cars are a necessary part of life. We use them to get to work and school, visit family and friends, and enjoy time away. And if our vehicles do go down for maintenance there is usually a scramble to find a ride or pay for a rental until we get our vehicles back. What a headache! But there is a way to help our vehicle run better and last longer between visits to the mechanic. [caption id="attachment_2581" align="alignright" width="300"] Car Maintenance[/caption] One of the b [...more]

Besides the oil, tires are probably the most frequently replaced item on your vehicle. Depending on how you drive they can last several years with several thousand miles on them. However for the more aggressive drivers, their tires need to be replaced every couple years. Regardless we have all heard through the grapevine how expensive new tires can be and it's definitely something we dread having to do. As scary as it might seem for your wallet there are actually a lot of reasonable options out [...more]

It is hard to believe but Thanksgiving is once again right around the corner. It's a day we look forward to with anticipation; a delicious turkey dinner, time with family and friends, and the start of the holiday season. But in the midst of all the excitement and celebration we never forget about the most important shopping day of the year -- Black Friday . Although, traditionally, Black Friday has been the Friday following Thanksgiving, retailers have pushed the time earlier and earlier. Now m [...more]

Rims and tires are as essential to your vehicle as the engine and gas. Strong, sturdy rims help support the enormous weight of your vehicle; while your tires ensure you have a safe and smooth ride. Unlike the engine, which comes with your vehicle and typically isn't replaced unless it dies, there are many options of rims and tires to choose from if you want to customize your vehicle. Often when people purchase new vehicles the first things that they want to change are the rims and tires. With s [...more]

As we begin to enter the holiday season it's an important time to remember and be thankful for all that we have. It's also an important time to give back to those in our community that don't have as much. A great opportunity to do this, and have some fun at the same time, is the "Hot Rod Happening" car show and Performance Plus Tire Food Drive . The event is set for November 20 in the parking lot of the Performance Plus Tire and Auto Superstore Long Beach, CA location. It will run from 8am to 1 [...more]

One of the nice things about owning your own vehicle is having the opportunity to customize it however you want. Whether it is a sick new paint job or luxury chrome rims, the sky is the limit. A popular customization for truck owners is installing a lift kit. While it definitely makes the truck look bigger, it doesn't work as well on cars. To really make your sports car sizzle, perhaps you should consider widening your rims. Tire widening can be done on nearly any vehicle, but it is most common [...more]

For the most part cars a pretty great invention, they get us where we need to go with relative comfort and speed. But when they break down they can be a real pain in the neck. Many times, however, routine maintenance and early detection can go a long way toward saving you a lot of unexpected problems and expenses. One item in particular that wears out on a regular basis and needs to be monitored for wear is the tires.   There is no set timetable for how long car tires last. There are many [...more]

Buying new tires for your car can be a real hassle; especially if you don't know what you are looking for. There are so many different brands, sizes and treads it is easy to get confused. So before you even begin your search it is important that you know what size your vehicle uses. Typically this can be found in your vehicles owner manual or on the tire itself. This is also a good time to think of your vehicles primary purpose and terrain; for example driving to and from work in the city or spe [...more]

For many Americans cars are one of our favorite toys. Many people have not just one car but two or three. Some choose to sign a lease agreement that allows you to get a new car every couple years, while others go a different route--total customization. From custom paint jobs to features, hot rod wheels to car rims ; there is nothing you can't do to make your vehicle your own. One of the most popular items that people choose for their vehicles is chrome rims. They are sleek and shiny; making an [...more]

One of the great things about this time of year is the cooler weather and enjoyable time that can be spent outdoors. It's a great time to hitch up the trailer and head out of town for a long weekend and enjoy the changing season . While spending more time driving and on the road, the possibility of experiencing a flat or other tire malfunction is increased. It might even be tempting in a stressful situation to consider putting a trailer tire on your vehicle or vice versa, but that could be risky [...more]

Keeping your vehicle running smoothly and safely are the number one priorities for most drivers. And for some it may seem like an impossible task. But it really isn't as hard as you think. There are a couple maintenance checks that you can perform each week, or even month, like checking the oil level and tire pressure that can drastically improve your vehicles performance and help prevent costly repairs down the road. Checking your vehicles tire pressure and making sure that it stays at the rec [...more]

There are many important elements that make a car or truck run well; the engine, the transmission, proper amount of oil and gas. But one of the most important elements that is often forgotten is the tires. We become frustrated when they go flat but the rest of the time we pretty much take for granted the important role that they play. There are substantial differences between properly maintained tires versus improperly maintained tires when it comes to handling and safety. We all notice how ni [...more]

The automobile industry is by far one of the largest industries in the U.S. Vehicles are used for many practical purposes such as commuting to work and around town and even sometimes taking a family road trip. For many automobiles are more than just a means of transportation, they are also a great hobby. Many people enjoy collecting classic cars, attending car shows , and taking part in various racing sports. Regardless of why you buy a car you want it to perform and look its best; especially if [...more]

Tire Review, the industry's leading news and analysis journal, recently featured an article about the Performance Plus Tire annual food drive.  The article highlights the upcoming Hot Rod Happening and Great Entertainment Giveaway which will mark the culmination of the food drive.  It also discusses the history of the event, which started 14 years ago as a Boy Scout project and has grown into a premiere fundraising and hot rod event for the local community. The full article can be found here.

So what will rims look on your car? The short answer: awesome. The long answer: really awesome. In all seriousness though, a new set of rims will make your car look great, especially if you are still driving around with stock manufacture rims. First of all though, it's important to note that wheels and rims are usually thought of as synonyms with the word 'rim' often being used as slang to refer to the more formal term: 'wheels', which are inner-frame that holds a tire. Though technically spea [...more]

Some questions in life have more than one answer: ""Who has the best pizza?", or "How many times can you wear the same shirt?", and of course "When should car tires be replaced?" You can ask anyone those three questions and you'll almost be guaranteed to get a different answer every time, but only one of those questions can have significant impact on your life. And no, it's not the question about the pizza regardless of how great it tastes. The question that can really have an impact on your l [...more]

How do we define what the best of something really is? Is the best beating out all of your competitors by a wide margin, or is the best being great at everything? If someone or something is the best then there really should be no distinction, being the best is about both surpassing the competition and being able to do it all or it would be in a perfect world. In reality sometimes identifying the best of something is more of an opinion like "who is the best baseball player of all time?" and at [...more]

Famous inventor and American hero, Benjamin Franklin famously said that "in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." If old Ben Franklin were still alive today he probably would've added that changing a car's tires as another of life's certainties. Cars need regular maintenance to stay in any sort of good drivable condition whether it be an oil change or changing a tire, but before you go out and buy a set of new tires it's vital to know what size tires your car t [...more]

Maybe you just got your car washed and polished and everything is looking great, well almost everything. It's your wheels, something's got to be done about your wheels. Let's assume that you have a fairly new set of chrome wheels on your vehicle, but over time they have gotten a little bit dirty, but aside from your wheels everything else on your vehicle looks pristine. Maybe you're planning on taking your car to an auto show or maybe you have a date but in any case you don't want your car's ot [...more]

In an earlier post we revealed how to find what size tires your will your car take, but what should you do if you drive a truck instead of a car? In most respects trucks are no different from any other passenger vehicle, but there are some rare cases where something that works for a car just doesn't measure up for a truck-- literally. Take truck tires, for instance, a set of normal passenger car tires might seem like they would be perfect for your pickup truck, but there is reason why tire man [...more]

Do larger tires get better gas mileage? The short answer is, no. Though, the real answer is a bit more complicated than a simple yes or no answer. The truth is that in many instances larger tires will not  increase a vehicle's fuel efficiency; however, there are many aspects of tires that can contribute a vehicle's gas mileage apart from the tire's size. One of the reasons that larger tires will not lead to an increase in a car's gas mileage is because they are heavier than smaller tires – [...more]