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 ...
When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit. Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher:
Your vehicle's air conditioning...
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Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Beach Ready Auto Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Outer Banks come with all-season tires that work pretty w...
New tires are a big ticket item for most Outer Banks drivers. You're not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it'll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again.
And of ...
If your vehicle has a few years on it, you've no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the w...
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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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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Beach Ready Auto Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Functi...
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...
