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Getting The Right Wheels And Tires At Midtown In Charlotte

{{ image('Mjk1') }} A lot of people in the Charlotte area want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just...
Published on: Feb 02, 2024

Tire Tread Depth

When talking about stopping power, we tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where the rubber meets the road. So having good brakes isn't enough: we have to have tires with enough traction to ...
Published on: Sep 11, 2023

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: May 15, 2022

The Midtown Guide To Selecting Tires And Wheels

{{ image('MzIy') }} Some people living near love driving and love their vehicles: To them, picking out the right tire is just as important – and just as much fun – as finding the right s...
Published on: Sep 27, 2021

Time For New Tires In Charlotte?

{{ image('MzI5') }} A lot of factors go into selecting new tires: traction, Charlotte weather conditions, handling, load capacity, tread life, looks, warranty and price. NC driving conditions vary fr...
Published on: Jul 11, 2021

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: Jun 27, 2021

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: Jun 06, 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: Jul 09, 2020