You can make your tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing. Let’s start with tire rotation. In normal driving, your front tires wear more on the shoulders bec...
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A lot of factors go into selecting new tires: traction, Sylva weather conditions, handling, load capacity, tread life, looks, warranty and price. NC driving conditions vary from c...
Question
How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced?
Answer
That is a very important question. As we discuss the matter, keep in mind that one of the most imp...
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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