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It is highly recommended that for optimal safety and performance, the same tires should be placed on every wheel position on your car. Tires should be the same brand, size, tread pattern, load index, and speed rating on the front and rear. Mismatched tire sizes and constructions can be dangerous. Our tire experts always recommend following the vehicle manufacturer's specifications for proper tire size, load index, and other specifications when choosing new tires for your car, truck or SUV.     ...

Your tires play a crucial role in the safety and functionality of your vehicle. Proper tire maintenance is vital in preventing flats, enhancing road safety and improving gas mileage. During the colder months, tires will need routine inspection and care. Colder temperatures will cause tire pressure to drop about one PSI (pounds per square inch) for every 18°F drop in air temperature. Check your tire pressure regularly by monitoring the TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system). When the TPMS light ...

Every part of your vehicle serves a purpose, and one of the most important of these components is the tires. The main functions of a vehicle's tires include supporting the vehicle load, transmitting traction, and braking forces, absorbing road shocks, and changing and maintaining the direction of travel. As drivers, we are always trying to use the best practices to make our vehicles more fuel-efficient. The constant need to fill your tanks are one of the most expensive parts of maintaining your...

You weren’t paying attention and put way to much air in your tires. Maybe you misread how much you were supposed to include. Now what? Driving on overinflated tires can cause a serious safety risk to you and your passengers. This is due in large part to the increased blowout chance from the excess pressure on the tire. Here’s a quick explanation brought to you by Boulder Tire in Boulder, CO, on what will happen if you overinflate your tires and how you can remedy the issue! What Are Common P...

Tire blowouts have become somewhat more rare these days as tire companies have made improvements to rubber compounds, tread and radial designs. But Boulder Tire in Boulder, CO knows that the one thing the tire companies can't design into their tires is customer diligence when it comes to inflation, and underinflated tires can spell real trouble on hot summer roads.  How Inflation Affects Tire Safety The shape and rolling profile of your tires depends on the support of the pressurized air inside...

Good tires are not cheap, so it is important that you do everything you can to extend the life of your tires. Because a vehicle’s tires are the first point of contact, road hazards such as small rocks, trash, debris, and salt and chemicals can be hazardous while driving. Attempting to avoid the debris is dangerous when driving because — both visually and mentally — it is hard to process the hazard level of an object in the few seconds a driver has to react. Drivers who encounter road debris,...

Tires are manufactured with durability and endurance. As a car owner, you will need to replace your tires at some point, depending on how long you have had them. In addition, your tires are at constant risk of running over a nail or a blowout on the highway. It's essential to be prepared to choose the new car tires whenever you might need to do so. Picking tires that can handle the weather and road conditions you encounter is one of the most important decisions you can make. Tires are critical ...

It has happened to most of us. We're on our way to school or work, and we hear that dreaded sound of a flat tire or a blowout. Some sort of debris in the road has left you with a damaged tire and an immobile vehicle. This situation always brings on frustration. Now you must deal with getting your car to a tire repair shop. The tire has to be properly assessed to perform the necessary repair or replacement service. Depending on where the puncture is located and the severity of the damage, the ti...

Determining your tire age is very important for your driving safety. Driving with a tire over six years old could be putting you and your passengers in danger. Tires dry rot with age from the inside out. When the tire gets older, it is exposed to the elements, and the strength of the bond between the rubber and the steel belts is reduced. This can cause cracks in the rubber, which may appear on the tire’s surface and can also appear out of sight within the structure of the tire. Keeping a reco...

Tires should never be neglected. The safety of your vehicle depends on it. Your car’s brakes, along with the tires, are two of the most crucial components of your vehicle. Ensuring you are driving a safe vehicle is important not only for your own safety but for other people on the road as well. Having a tire safety checklist is an important part of making sure you are driving a safe vehicle. When you get behind the wheel, especially to travel long distances, you should perform a quick safety c...