How to measure offset of a wheel Measuring the offset of a wheel is a fairly simple process. Here are the steps: Clean the wheel: Use a cleaning solution to clean the wheel thoroughly so that you can see the markings clearly. Find the centerline: Locate the centerline of the wheel. This is the line that runs down the center of the wheel. Measure the width: Use a measuring tape to measure the width of the wheel. This is the distance from one edge of the wheel to the other. Mea [...more]

Can you finance a set of tires? Yes, Performance Plus Tire offers financing through a partnership with Affirm. This allows customers to purchase a set of tires and pay for them over time in monthly installments, rather than having to pay for the entire purchase up front. Affirm is a trusted and secure financing option that provides real-time credit decisions and flexible payment options. Financing is available for purchases ranging from $250 to $17,500, and customers can apply for financing [...more]

Our main location and retail store is in Long Beach CA. We also have a presence in Tennessee and in this serious of short videos we will take a walk thought the Tennessee facility where we house an extensive collection of major brands or Tires and Wheels. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6qehLB-HmM Join us for an exclusive tour of Performance Plus Tires Tennessee warehouse, hosted by Hank Feldman. In this video, you'll get an up-close look at our impressive collection of vintage to mode [...more]

Watch Glenn from Performance Plus Tire review the Cragar Wheels 701B.  If you need new wheels for  for your mustang give us a call. 562-988-0211 Cragar wheels are tough. They've been a staple in the custom wheel industry since the 1960s. That's because they're built for real American muscle. From their key milestones in history to their high-quality performance and unique custom appearance, Cragar wheels have earned their place as one of the most popular brands among auto enthusiasts. If you [...more]

Genius, determination, and passion are just a few words that could be used to describe the man behind the name, Mickey Thompson Tires. Born in 1928 California, Marion Lee "Mickey" Thompson found his calling on the streets and strips as early as the 1940s. A “hot-rodder” by nature, a determined man, and veritable genius, Mickey Thompson was making and breaking endurance and speed records by the 1950s. The 1950s saw Thompson drag racing, innovating the “slingshot” dragster, in which the driver s [...more]

Drag racing is fun and has many passionate participants. This video from Free Life Films shows some real mishaps. What are your drag racing mishaps? https://youtu.be/uVo8vYQeoo4

For racing enthusiasts around the world the Formula- 1 season is the highlight of the year. Some are very passionate and plan years in advance what races they will attend. Fans get together in groups to watch the races often recording the race to watch as a group due to worldwide time differences. This page from the F1 Website gives details of the schedule or changes in schedule. To date 4 races have been cancelled after a McClaren team member tested positive for Covid. This video from fr [...more]

This article from CNet is a sobering report on the effect of COVID-19 on the US auto industry. It is difficult to imagine what the US and the world will look like when we get through this but we will get through this. All that matters now is that we save a s many lives as possible. The good news is that GM, Ford and Tesla are going to produce respirators and much needed protection equipment for front-line medical staff. COVID-19 Resources CDC - for all the latest information and up [...more]

This video of a classic auto mall is a classic car lover's wild dream. The cars are just beautiful and the video is very well done. https://youtu.be/hNzQWH601sw Check out our Antique Tires Collection for your classic car.

According to the latest JD Power dependability survey Genesis takes the top spot followed by Lexus and Buick. Great write up here from Autoblog. Watch this report for CNBC https://youtu.be/mL5IOKTlnfk

The 1968 Ford Mustang driven by Steve McQueen in the movie Bullitt just sold a for a record $3.70 million. Whoa! the current owner's Dad bought it in 1974 $3500. That is some ROI!... The car now holds the record for the most expensive Mustang sold at auction replacing the 1967 Shelby GT500 that sold for $2.2 last year. See the details here https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/10/cars/bullitt-mustang-auction-record-price/index.html

We’ve been in the SUV age for just about a decade – the last time cars outsold trucks and SUVs was in 2009 – and there’s no surer indicator than the sales numbers this year. This year, a whopping 70 percent of sales have been SUVs and pickup trucks, and some automakers are responding by expanding their SUV lineup. Of course, this also means fewer small and mid-size sedans are being produced, making new cars harder to find than their taller, fatter, and thirstier relatives. American automaker [...more]

After a record breaking year in 2018, this year 2019 has also seen some heady numbers for cars sold at auction. Some unusual cars like the 1931 Duesenberg Model J fetched a price of $11.5million. The usual Ferrari's and Bugatti's reached big numbers. Check out this article for more on all 50 cars https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/classic-cars/the-50-most-expensive-cars-ever-sold-at-auction/ss-AAIWo0o?ocid=spartanntp#image=4 If you do not have millions to spend on the car check out our g [...more]

When most people think of Fall car care, especially in the North, they think of putting on Winter tires, checking the engine cooling system, and testing the battery and charging system. On the other hand, when squirrels think of preparing for Winter, they’re looking for somewhere to stash food and a warm place to build a nest. While prepping your car for Winter, be sure to take steps to keep squirrels from nesting in your car! Squirrels and Rodents and Cars Four-legged creatures generally [...more]

U2’s 1983 hit New Year’s Day really deserves more recognition, mostly because its refrain, “Nothing changes on New Year’s Day” is so true. Over half of all resolution-makers make and break New Year’s resolutions like exercising more, learning a new skill, saving more money, or spending more time with family and friends. How about some New Year’s resolutions you can keep? Here are ten New Year’s resolutions you can put into practice right now: Learn to Drive Economically Fuel economy a [...more]

For many kids, little and no-so-little, growing up since the 1970s often netted countless tiny toy cars. Introduced in the 1950s, Matchbox started producing die-cast small-scale replica vehicles in the UK, then started similar production in the US. In 1968, Hot Wheels started producing die-cast vehicles of a slightly different type, more fanciful. Hot Wheels were the hot rods of the die-cast car lineup, though both companies eventually would cover daily drivers, race cars, hot rods, and fantasy [...more]

San Francisco – Time is winding down to the annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Exposition and all 500 exhibitor spaces have been booked. Running January 24 to 27, 2019, the Moscone Center, 747 Howard St, San Francisco, California, NAPA Expo 2019 will be a complete experience, perhaps even more than one person can take in on their own. The only thing left is for new car- and truck-dealer representatives to sign in their attendance and start booking hotels From [...more]

Tesla Motors and CEO Elon Musk have done what many entrepreneurs have only dreamed of, bringing something completely new to the automotive market and making a success of it. The beginnings were rocky, and stock prices were stagnant for several years. Since early 2013, though, things have been generally on the rise, with the release of new models, and sometimes dropping, because investors are fickle beasts in earshot of the media. Most recently, a Musk Tweet has caused quite the uproar, the conse [...more]

If visiting Ireland, whether you’ve got business, friends, of family – we’re all imports, anyway – you’re probably wondering how you’re going to get around. For some people, getting around is by bus and taxi, or simply by foot in metropolitan areas. For many others, though, a car rental is the way to go, and you can get just about anywhere in less than a day, maybe longer if you spend time sightseeing. Renting a car in Ireland is just like renting a car in the States, but driving in Ireland is a [...more]

"No longer available" – for collectors of rare classic cars, the unavailability of spare parts can quickly lead to problems. In the worst case scenario, the car may even be forced out of action. Porsche Classic, the division of Porsche dedicated to classic vehicles, has come up with a solution to this problem. Namely, producing extremely rare parts that are only needed in small quantities using 3D printers. All parts that are produced using the 3D printing process meet the requirements in [...more]

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This really cool video a tire burnout using tires which have been dyed blue makes an interesting show!  

There is nothing like being stuck on the side of the road with a flat tire.  Whether you are in the city or the middle of nowhere, being unable to get where you need to go is frustrating to say the least.  There is the possibility of calling for a tow truck or one of the many roadside assistance programs; however, you are at their mercy and could be in for a lengthy wait.  The best, and often fastest, way to get back on the road again is to be able to change the tire yourself. Before you begin, [...more]

Below is an a very interesting video on how Dunlop develops tires for American le Mans. The precision and detail is amazing to us mere mortals or "regular drivers" Find out more about our Dunlop tires

When stock car racing began in the 1920’s it was a way for bootleggers to avoid capture during prohibition.  There were no rules and the goal was simply to get away.  It wasn’t until 1948 that Bill France, Sr. started NASCAR and began regulating it as an actual sport.  In many ways NASCAR has come a long way since its humble beginnings.  The safety procedures and regulations have made the sport safer for drivers as well as spectators.  The technology has made the racing even more competitive but [...more]