Have you ever had one of those days where everything just seems to go wrong? You had a power outage last night, so your phone didn’t charge, which means it was dead in the morning, so your alarm didn’t go off—now you’re running late, get out the door, and discover you have a flat tire! […]
The wheel was invented 5,500 years ago in Mesopotamia. Unlike other tools at the time, it wasn’t inspired by or based on anything in nature. Moreover, it wasn’t used for transportation but as a pottery wheel to help make other ingenious tools, like bowls and pitchers. Even so, the earliest iteration of the wheel eventually […]
No driver wants to get into their car only to find that it won’t start or notice a puddle of fluid underneath their car after they park. Unfortunately, car troubles can occur, especially as your vehicle’s parts take on the wear and tear of everyday driving. Fortunately, when you keep up with regular maintenance and […]
Full disclosure: I’m a nerd. This is relevant because I like to learn about things like snow and winter tires or the differences between All-Wheel Drive and Four-Wheel Drive (there are some, but that’s not what we’re here for). Snow tires are essential for many drivers, but not everyone, and depending on where you grow […]
Winter tires should be pretty straightforward, and they are in a lot of situations, but they can also present some complications and confusion. Whether you’re trying to figure out if the tires on your vehicle will work for snowy months or you’re looking at a local ad for some winter tires for sale, the choices […]
Let’s face it – most car owners would be happiest with a vehicle that needed no regular maintenance, from transmission fluid changes to gasoline refills. But the reality is that owning a car comes with a responsibility for keeping it in decent operating condition. One of the most important aspects of this is proper tire […]
No matter what time of year it is, your on-road safety depends on the state of your vehicle’s tires. Tire shopping is not limited to holiday sales or summer vacations: your vehicle needs dependable tires all year long. Whether you have the equipment needed to change your tires at home on your own or whether […]
For the non-mechanically inclined, cars are pretty much an assembly of mysterious parts and pieces, and if one of them stops working, there’s a good chance the whole contraption will be rendered useless. While those who aren’t gear-heads might be puzzled over many breakdowns, there’s one type of problem nearly anyone can identify: a blown […]
Time to find new tires for your vehicle? It can seem like a difficult process. After all, you’ve got to determine the correct size, type, brand, and then locate a nearby tire shop that you can trust. However, by breaking down each step, finding the right tires and tire shop can be quite simple. […]
As autumn begins, it’s the time of year to start thinking about winter and make sure your car or truck is ready to get you through cold weather until the sun shines on long summer days again. One of the most important things you can do is make sure the tires on your car are […]
I know, another PSA about winter tires. Well, the fact of the matter is if you are reading this, chances are its winter and you live in an area that experiences harsh weather. Therefore, kick back, relax, grab a drink, and read another quick blurb about the significance of winter tires. Winter tires are the […]
Okay, so tires aren’t exactly sweeping the nation as a source of amazement. The only fun they offer is when you’re behind the wheel. And not behind the wheel in a chasing it with a stick on your way to the soda fountain kind of way, but behind the wheel as in the steering […]
