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Charlotte Tire Tread Depth - Washington vs. Lincoln

Let’s focus on the effect of tire tread depth on braking.  When talking about stopping power, we tend to focus on our brakes.  But our tires are where the rubber meets the road.  ...
Published on: Aug 22, 2023

The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

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...
Published on: Aug 07, 2023

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at South Blvd.

People need to be concerned about wheel alignment for two primary reasons: safety and money.  When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side. A moment of inattention could put y...
Published on: Aug 17, 2022

Nailed It! (Tire Repairs)

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...
Published on: Jan 26, 2022

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Charlotte

New tires are a big ticket item for most Charlotte 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 co...
Published on: Nov 26, 2021

Tires By the Numbers (What Tire Numbers Mean)

You may have noticed your tires have a pretty long number on them.  Yours might start with a letter, then a 3-digit number, followed by a few more numbers and letters.  That string of letter...
Published on: Oct 19, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?South Blvd. Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Function: Th...
Published on: Jan 01, 2021

Have South Blvd. Check Your Tire Tread Depth

You may have heard of racing slicks. Now, slicks have no tread, but they give race cars maximum traction on dry racetracks.  Insert a little water into the equation, however, and slicks can&rsquo...
Published on: Mar 28, 2020