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How Far Can You Drive on a Flat Tire?

Getting a flat tire is a frustratingly ironic conundrum. You need to move your car to get your tire fixed, but you can’t because it’s broken. So what do you do: try and limp the poor thing to the nearest service station, toss on the donut (spare tire), or call a tow truck? Anything but …

How Much Does a Wheel Alignment Cost?

If your car is drifting or rattling, it might be time for an alignment.

12 Easy Tips To Increase Car Mileage

In the days ever rising fuel prices, the fuel bills are digging deepinto the pockets of a common man. I’m going to share some practiceswhich can get you more miles out of your fuel by incre...

10 Cars That Can Run For Over 250,000 Miles

While just about any car these days can clock a quarter million miles if an owner throws enough money at it in terms of ongoing repairs and upkeep – some models tend to be more enjoyable to own and hold together better over the long haul than others.To determine which would be the most likely ne

6 Awesome Trucking Accessories You Shouldn’t Go Without

The right trucking accessories can transform your pickup truck into an incredibly multi-purpose vehicle.

Why is it so hard to find an auto mechanic these days?

Don't ignore that 'check engine' light much longer—it could take a while to find someone to fix your car. Here's why.

Seven Tips For Storing Tires

A new season is creeping up on us and for many parts of the U.S. that means making the switch to a different set tires. But what should you do with the tires you take off your car? Heat, ozone and exposure to the elements influence a tire’s aging process but you can prolong the life of your tires by properly storing them. Here are a few tips to help you extend the life of your stored tires.

Can Tires Be Recycled? Environmentally Responsible Ways to Dispose of Old Tires

Learn about the process of tire recycling, what products can be made from them, and how to recycle or reuse your old tires.

No more spares: Car companies moving away from including extra tire

In the market for a new car? You may want to check the tires, specifically the one that's usually found in the trunk.These days more car companies are dropping spare tires and jacks to accomodate smaller trunk space and to squeeze more gas mileage out of e

How Tire Company Bridgestone Is Solving A Tricky Natural-Resource Issue

With natural rubber increasingly difficult to source, Bridgestone is making an old solution new again.

When Should I Replace My Tires

When should I replace my tires? Wondering whether it's time? Here's 4 handy tips for knowing when to schedule your next tire change.

Your Guide to Dropping That Spare Tire Is Here

What to Do During a Fleet Tire Blowout

Tire blowouts can be extremely dangerous in the best of circumstances. Understanding how to deal with blowouts can help your fleet minimize damage and risks, saving lives, property, and cargo when …

How to Change a Tire: 7 Tips to Get Rolling Again

It’s inevitable: If you drive a vehicle often, sooner or later you’re going to get a flat tire. While advances in tire technology have reduced the likelihood of experiencing random catastrophic tire failure, road hazards like nails, glass, and cavernous potholes are still omnipresent and capable of inflicting punctures severe enough to ruin your day. […]

You'll Never Guess What Company Makes the World's Most Tires

There are a ton manufactured every year across the world. So what company makes the most? You'll probably be shocked to find out.

Do I Have the Correct Tire Pressure?

Did you know that not all tires are the same and not all vehicles require the same amount of pressure? It’s true. If you are unsure what your tire pressure should be – rest easy – you are not alone. It is a subject that many […]

Why Do You Need To Worry About Your Vehicle's Wheel Alignment?

Perfectly aligned wheels keep your vehicle moving in a straight line. But when you feel that your vehicle is pulling oddly to one side...