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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: Aug 15, 2023

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in West Columbia

New tires are a big ticket item for most West Columbia 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 o...
Published on: Jun 21, 2022

Tire Replacement at Automotive Experts in West Columbia

New tire choices can be overwhelming for West Columbia drivers. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you d...
Published on: Apr 05, 2022

Winter Tires

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....
Published on: Apr 01, 2022

Tire Rotation and Balancing

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...
Published on: Sep 03, 2021

Simple Answers from Automotive Experts in West Columbia: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Automotive Experts Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in West Columbia come with all-season tires that work pret...
Published on: Feb 21, 2020

Are You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)

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...
Published on: Jan 20, 2020

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: Sep 15, 2019