Tires and Wheels
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Tire or Re-Tire? (Getting Tires Ready for Hot Weather)
Heat isn't easy on vehicle tires, and as the seasons change, make sure yours are ready to take the heat.
Let's talk first about inflation. Heat causes air to expand, so heat alone can rai...
Published on: Aug 10, 2025
Picking the Right Tires in TUCSON
Shopping for tires in TUCSON 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, the...
Published on: Jul 06, 2025
Automotive Tips from Garrigan's Auto Repair Shop: Where Should New Tires Be Placed
When TUCSON 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 significant...
Published on: Jun 15, 2025
Read a Good Tire Lately? (Tire Wear)
There's lots of good information to read in books and online. You might not know that you can also "read" your tires and learn a lot about what shape they're in and if they are in need of attent...
Published on: May 18, 2025
Don't Neglect Your Spare (Spare Tire Care)
If you've ever had a flat tire, then you know welcome it is to have a spare tire that is properly inflated, in good shape and easy to get to. Problem is many of us don't even give our spare tire...
Published on: Nov 24, 2024
What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)
You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they contain a wealth of information. There's a long combination of letters and numbers that can tell you...
Published on: Apr 30, 2023
Tire Maintenance in TUCSON
With the recent focus in the TUCSON area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.TUCSON drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to ma...
Published on: Mar 22, 2023