Tires and Wheels
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Simple Answers from Craigs Car Care, Inc. for Allen: Tire Tread Depth
Question
How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced?
Answer
That is a very important question. As we discuss the matter, keep in mind that one of the most imp...
Published on: Jan 19, 2023
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 18, 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: May 29, 2022
Simple Answers from Craigs Car Care, Inc. for Allen: Tire Rotation and Balancing
Question
How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced?
Answer
The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
Published on: Mar 30, 2022
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Craigs Car Care, Inc. Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
Fu...
Published on: Jan 03, 2022
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Allen
New tires are a big ticket item for most Allen 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 course...
Published on: Nov 06, 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: Aug 30, 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: Dec 10, 2019