Let’s talk about winter tires. We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires.
Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
When talking about stopping power, we tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where the rubber meets the road. So having good brakes isn't enough: we have to have tires with enough traction to ...
We've all been there. You park somewhere only to return and find one of your tires is flat; you've picked up a nail on the road. You're hoping you can just have it patched and be on your w...
Today's Dillsboro Automotive article focuses on the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When Sylva and drivers talk about stopping power, they tend to focus on their brakes. But our tires are wher...
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Dillsboro Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
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Question
How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced?
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The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
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A lot of people in the Sylva area want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just don...
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Dillsboro Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
Fun...