Wheels and Tires

Spare Tire and Jack Maintenance: Essential Tips

Summary To keep the spare tire in good condition, check its tire pressure and tread regularly. You can also include…

9 months ago

Wheel Curb Rash Repair: Tips, Estimated Costs, and FAQs

Summary Curb rash is a minor cosmetic damage to a vehicle’s wheel that comes from getting too close to an…

9 months ago

Inflate on the Go: What Are Portable Tire Inflators?

Summary A portable tire inflator is a compact device that can be used to inflate a vehicle’s tires. Handheld inflators…

9 months ago

What Is Traction? How Does It Work? And Other FAQ

Summary The traction of a car refers to the friction between a drive wheel and the road surface. Tread pattern,…

9 months ago

How Can I Tell Which Wheel Bearing Is Bad?

Summary You can follow the noise made by the faulty wheel bearing until you find its location.Inspect the tires for…

9 months ago

Why Tire Blowouts Are More Common During the Summer

Summary Tires are more likely to fail during the summer because high temperatures weaken tires. When a tire is underinflated,…

9 months ago

Understanding Tubeless Tires

Summary Are car tires tubeless? Mostly. Nowadays, most passenger vehicle tires use tubeless tires. Tubeless tires have a range of…

9 months ago

What Are Tire Wear Bars? Plus FAQs

Summary Tire wear bars are small bars embedded beside the bottom of the tread that indicate when a tire is…

10 months ago

Tips and Tricks on Replacing Wheel Studs

Summary You’ll need replacement wheel studs and tools like a car jack, hammer, and punch to replace your wheel studs.Get…

11 months ago

How to Change a Flat Tire and Ways to Keep Tires in Great Condition

Summary To change a flat tire, you'll need a car jack, a lug wrench, a spare tire, and your owner's…

11 months ago