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…and tire replacement criteria, read "When Should I Replace My Tires?" If you: * Regularly rotate your own tires * Don't usually carry change * Have several sets of tires for multiple vehicles. * Want greater accuracy than you can get with coins ...you might want to look at a more precise…

Do you have multiple sets of wheels and tires? A summer and a winter set? Why not save time and money by changing them yourself? It is a lot easier and safer to use a floor jack than to use the spare tire jack that came with your vehicle. The Aluminum Service Jack from Tire Rack goes from 3.5"…

OK it may not change the world, but it will reset the bar for performance cars. After seven years with the Pilot Sport PS2 on the market, Michelin finally felt they had a product worthy to replace it. The excitement has been building and with supply recently hitting our warehouses, the early…

Ever wonder what to expect when changing out Original Equipment (O.E.) springs to lowering or race springs? The information below is a quick comparison between H&R O.E. Sport Springs, H&R Sport Springs and H&R Race Springs. H&R OE Sport Springs H&R Sport Springs H&R Race…

…and handling, many of our customers feel that they are not necessarily the best "fit" for their individual taste. In most cases, changing the wheels and/or tires is a great way to personalize your vehicle quickly and safely. However, how do you know which sizes will fit your vehicle?…

As tires wear, tread depth can decrease to the point where it appears almost "slick" with no tread pattern showing. But when is the proper time to replace your tires? While most of us believe using a penny is the proper way to gauge our tire's tread depth, read "When Should I Replace…

Often times I receive calls from customers who are curious about changing the wheel size on their vehicle. Here are answers to some of the most common questions about the difference in wheel sizes: Can I use a different wheel size than what came on my car? Yes. There are often sizes that'll work…

Personally, I own a vehicle that I equip with a dedicated set of winter wheels and tires, while my other vehicle keeps the same wheels on year-round. Having the same set of wheels on my vehicle throughout the year can be a hassle when it comes time to switch tires. In my experience, it's much more…

Yes, actually. Altitude changes can affect the pressure in your tires, though admittedly the change is minimal. Still, any change in tire pressure is a change worth noting because it's the tire pressure itself that carries the weight of your vehicle. So if you live in a mountainous area, or if you…

The time to change from summer to winter / snow tires is rapidly approaching. Temperatures on my morning drive were in the 30s coming to work. No snow here yet, but winter is in the air. Changing tires that are mounted on wheels is simple to do at home with just a jack and a lug wrench. But spinning…

If you're going from 17" Original Equipment wheels to 18" aftermarket wheels, what tire pressure should you run with your new tires? Many times, the service description (e.g. 98H) is still the same on the tires when the size is adjusted, so the same pressure can be used. If the load…