With so many options and tires to choose from, it can be a hard decision to find just the right tires for your truck. One of the biggest factors when making that decision is the tire size. Each make and model of a vehicle comes from the dealership with a specific tire size; not that other sizes won't fit, just the stock tires are the ideal tires for most people and most driving situations. If you are considering getting new tires in a different size there are a couple of things to keep in m [...more]

Advances in technology have allowed many new safety features into our cars: seatbelts, crumple zones, anti-lock brakes, airbags, and most recently Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (https://www.performanceplustire.com/tech-info/tire-pressure-monitoring-systems-tpms/ )and Run Flat tires. And while it seems ridiculous to argue if it’s better to be thrown free from a crash because you are not wearing a seatbelt, hear us out on the downside to TPMS and runflats - specifically how they may just leave [...more]

TPMS stands for tire pressure monitoring system. It is a system that is used to monitor the air pressure in the tires of a vehicle. The TPMS uses sensors to measure the tire pressure and send a signal to a warning light on the dashboard of the vehicle. If the tire pressure is too low or too high, the warning light will come on to alert the driver to the issue. TPMS can help improve fuel efficiency, extend tire life, and improve vehicle safety by ensuring that the tires are properly inflated [...more]

Ask anyone for a good auto repair experience and you’re more likely to hear stories of being overcharged, misdiagnosed, overlooked, ignored, or outright scammed. To begin, auto repair is already expensive. Auto mechanics spend years on training and thousands of dollars on specialized tools and equipment to maintain, diagnose, and repair automobiles. For example, an experienced mechanic might have personally invested up to $30,000 in tools, and the shop might equip a computerized vehicle alignme [...more]

Some see TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) as yet another “idiot light” to get drivers to pay more attention to their cars, there’s a very good reason for that little TPMS warning light to come on. To put it bluntly, it’s because most drivers simply aren’t paying attention to tire pressure, which can lead to several problems, all of them expensive and some of them downright scary: At worst, low tire pressure could lead to a blowout and a loss of control, so basically low tire pressure ca [...more]

There are plenty of places to get autoparts, such as from the autoparts store, a dealership, or your neighbor’s garage, but DIYers might want to consider a less-common option: the junkyard. Indeed, getting autoparts from a junkyard won’t net you brand new parts with warranties, but it’s also cheaper than any other option. Plus, there’s no strained relations with the neighbor. The Right Parts There are plenty of times when you really should go to the autoparts store, such as for new brake pads or [...more]

April is National Car Care Month, and it’s the perfect time to get some basic maintenance out of the way. This last winter was brutal for most of the country, and that means many vehicles were neglected during the coldest months. It’s about to get very rainy, so don’t let that little issue turn into a big problem at an inopportune time. Here’s five easy things you can do during National Car Care Month to save you some cash and give you piece of mind. Check Your Fluids An engine is only as good a [...more]

It's the time of year when college students head back to their campuses and classrooms and begin planning their social calendars for the next few months. For many of them this will include road trips to follow their football team to away games in other states or going away for a weekend road trip with friends before mid-terms. A few who are in long distance relationships will travel many, many miles to visit a boyfriend or girlfriend who is attending a faraway school. In all these cases students [...more]

Most drivers know that they need to regularly check their car's wheel alignment and, if necessary, have the wheels aligned back to the manufacturer's specifications. This is not to be confused with having your tires balanced. Alignment problems lead to tracking and steering problems as well as faster tread wear while balancing problems result in vibrations at higher speeds. If the wheels are ready to be replaced, it's easy enough to find replacements somewhere like this page, but often it's just [...more]

Summer is one of the seasons that we both anticipate and dread. While it often means a break from school and hectic schedules as well as relaxing vacation, it also means long days with the kids home and high temperatures that can make going outside nearly unbearable. But we aren't the only ones that suffer in the heat. Our vehicles, which remain either outside or in the un-air-conditioned garage, take a good deal of abuse during the summer months. Especially if you plan on doing a lot of summer [...more]

In the fast paced world we live in there are many options when it comes to travel; bus, plane, boat. But even with so many options there is nothing like the excitement of a road trip to get you where you need to go. The most important thing that you can do before leaving on your road trip, besides having a detailed plan of your trip, is to perform a car maintenance check. Here is a complete maintenance checklist that will help make sure that you have a fun, safe trip. Tires A routine check sh [...more]

It's hard to believe that summer is once again on its way. But even though that means rising temperatures it also means it's time to start planning that summer road trip . Whether you are planning on driving up the coast, across the state, or across the country it's important that you take the time to properly plan and prepare for your road trip so that it is not only fun but safe. Before you begin your trip it's important to map out your route . It may seem easier to simply rely on a GPS but t [...more]

Rising temperatures, longer days and shorter nights are sure signs that summer is on its way. With so much to look forward to --the end of school, summer vacations, and quality time with friends and family --ow is the perfect time to get your vehicle ready for all of the adventures that you have planned. The best place to begin is under the hood. Check all of the fluids to make sure they are at appropriate levels --coolant, radiator, power steering, oil --and belts for signs of cracks or leaks. [...more]

It's hard to believe when many are still experiencing cold weather and snow that spring break is here again. Whether you are planning an awesome road trip with your friends to a far-off, warmer, destination or just plan to stay at home and relax now is a great time to go through that car maintenance checklist. We rely on our vehicles so much to get us where we need to go, the best automotive advice we can follow is to stay on top of routine maintenance. This way we can usually avoid major fixes [...more]

There is a lot of freedom associated with vehicle ownership; being able to go where you want to go, when you want to go. However, vehicles are also a big responsibility. On top of insurance costs and the responsibility of operating a vehicle on the road with other drivers, they take a good deal of time and money to keep them properly maintained and running smoothly; especially if you want them to last as long as possible. [caption id="attachment_2581" align="alignleft" width="300"] Car Maintena [...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]

Even if you've never had to buy tires for a car before, you can do so like an expert with just a little bit of research. You should spend some time looking at tire reviews and safety ratings online to help you determine the best ones to buy. You will also need to check a few things on your car before making your purchase. You should be regularly checking your tires not just to make sure they are properly inflated, but to find any cracks, bulging, or other damage. Discolored tires or those with [...more]

Many people like to get chrome on their wheels not just because it makes them look really good, but because it makes them rust resistant. This means that if you have ended up with rust on your chrome wheels there is a major problem. The first thing you may want to do is go back to the person you bought the wheels from if it is a dealership. Bring your receipt and tell them what conditions your car has been in lately. Unless it has been sitting in your swimming pool, if your wheels really do have [...more]

One of the most important safety aspects of any vehicle is the car tires. Poorly maintained car tires can lead to a loss of traction , blowouts , and a potentially dangerous or life- threatening situation to yourself, the occupants of your vehicle and others on the road. The best way to avoid these types of fateful events is pay very close attention to the tires and car rims .Cars tires can last anywhere from 20,000-80,000 miles, though it depends greatly on the quality of tire and the way that [...more]

Staying on top of tire maintenance is an important part of car ownership. Poorly maintained tires can lead to tire blowouts, loss of control, and other serious problems that could hurt you as well as other drivers on the road. However when the time comes to replace your tires there are a few things that you are going to want to know, such as your tire size. The easiest way to find out your current tire size is by looking at your tires. On the sidewall you will find a set of three numbers. The f [...more]

What are directional tires and wheels? Well, they are tires and wheels that are specifically designed to increase traction, increase your level of safety when driving in extreme weather conditions.  With the tire this has to do with tread.  The pattern is more aggressive in order to give your vehicle more grip on wet or icy surfaces.  While they are louder than regular tires, they are not nearly as loud as chains or snow tires.  Most have a pattern that goes in one direction or the other, so car [...more]

Winter time is approaching fast and although thoughts of the holiday festivities attempt to take over,  truck owners with chrome wheels need to start planning ahead for the snow and salt that will soon be covering the roads.  Because salt eats away at the chrome and causes it to rust, the best way to protect your chrome wheels is take them off and store them for the winter.  They can easily be replaced with stock wheels for the winter.  However, if that is not option, there are several things yo [...more]