Tires and Wheels
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Shopping for tires in Concord can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, th...Published on: Mar 27, 2016 -
Most Concord drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that “bald” tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no t...Published on: Jun 19, 2016 -
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Concord area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand – you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't hav...Published on: Jun 26, 2016 -
Tires do a lot of work for Concord drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while drivin...Published on: Dec 20, 2016 -
Concord drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the...Published on: Jan 10, 2017 -
When Concord drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significan...Published on: Apr 25, 2017 -
Every Concord vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to ma...Published on: Jun 13, 2017 -
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Concord drivers couldn't wait to get them off the c...Published on: Jun 18, 2017
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Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to kee...Published on: Apr 22, 2018 -
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Concord drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire dete...Published on: May 29, 2018
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Repair or Replace? That’s a question Concord drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of ...Published on: Sep 09, 2018
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If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not al...Published on: Sep 16, 2018 -
There are so many tire choices in the Concord area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a sig...Published on: Sep 23, 2018 -
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Charlotte area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have o...Published on: Dec 10, 2018 -
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Concord drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you...Published on: Feb 11, 2019
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Do you like to shop for shoes in Concord?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting sho...Published on: Feb 24, 2019 -
Some of us Concord drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around NC, where you want ...Published on: Jul 07, 2019 -
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Concord driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen t...Published on: Aug 09, 2020
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You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Concord service center you keep repeating it over ...Published on: Nov 07, 2021 -
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Concord drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance ...Published on: Jan 01, 2023