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You know that winter and bad weather are coming. Is your car ready? Here’s a quick checklist of things to get up to speed on: Motor oil: Motor oil has a tendency to thicken in cold weather, making it harder to circulate to upper engine parts at startup. If you haven’t ever used synthetic oil before, this might be a good time to start. The flow properties of synthetic oil are a lot more consistent, meaning it doesn’t thicken in sub-freezing temperatures or thin out when it’s hot outside. Wip...

Ever think about all the different vehicles that use rubber tires? Tractors, industrial equipment, everything else that rolls on rubber? Each specialized type of tire requires a specialized design for its specific purpose. Aircraft tires, for instance, have to be very robust and handle a great deal of weight and stress, but for only a short period of time. Aircraft tires are often filled with an inert gas such as nitrogen, for more stable inflation levels, and are designed with specialized fu...

Every year, about 290 million tires are discarded; of those, about 233 million are recycled in one way or another. Shredded tires can be used for playground surfaces, welcome mats, hot-melt asphalt, bark mulch and even made into building material for “green” construction. But what can you do with your old tires? Here are some ideas: --Fill a tractor tire with sand to make a great sandbox for kids --Hang a tire from a rope as a tire swing --Stack a couple of tires on top of each other, bolt th...

You rely on your car every day, and you have a lot of money tied up in it. It’s probably one of the more valuable things you own…so make sure you get the most out of that investment: Oil changes: Changing your motor oil at regular intervals will ensure long engine life by cutting wear and friction and helping to prevent the buildup of sludge and carbon on internal engine assemblies. Cooling system: Older cast-iron engines could overheat with no serious consequences, but not so with today’s a...

Suddenly, you notice a weird smell in your car and it is NOT very pleasant. It’s important to know what might be making your car smell…because it could be an indicator of something more serious than leftover food under the seat. Here is a list of common car odors and what they could mean.  Maple syrup: A maple/chemical smell often means there’s a coolant leak somewhere. It has a sharp and unmistakable sweetish twang to its odor…and if you’re leaving puddles of coolant around, you could eas...

Ever wonder what the designations stamped on your tire sidewall actually mean? We’d like to break it down for you. Let’s take for instance, “P195/60R15 87S”. This is a full service description of a tire. In this case, “87S” denotes a tire’s load capacity and speed rating. The higher the number, the greater the load capacity – an 87 load capacity means that tire can support 1,201 pounds. Speed ratings range from L (75 mph) through V (149 mph), and an S speed rating means the tire is good...

  With so many different types of tires to choose from, finding the right tire to meet your needs can be overwhelming. The choice ultimately comes down to the type of vehicle you drive and what you’ll be doing after you get that new set of tires. You want to pick a reliable tire which meets your needs and is compatible with your vehicle. Tire types such as snow tires and mud tires serve a specific purpose, while all-terrain and all-season tires are fine for most conditions. Read below for a mo...

Denver's Channel 4 news recently reported on a local Boulder company that recycles tires. Click to see a clip of the featured news report and learn more about tires going green!

Boulder Tire/Independent Motors and Tires Inc. Join Forces to become Boulder’s largest independent tire store and full-service repair shop.

When you go to purchase a new set of tires you encounter a lot of information. Some of this information can be confusing, such as tire tread. Depending on your preferences some tire tread patterns can fit your needs better than others. I want to eliminate any confusions that you have about tire tread and ensure you know everything you need to select the pattern right for you. Types of Tire Tread Patterns Directional Tire Tread- Directional tread patterns are designed to operate pointing in one...