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A tire “blowout” is a rapid air loss in your vehicles tire that occurs while driving. This can be a very scary experience, especially for our younger and less experienced drivers.  Learning how to handle your car in this event can be helpful, however working to avoid a blowout is the best approach.  Regularly inspecting your tires for proper inflation and wear is a responsibility we as drivers must accept and perform.

Here are some guidelines we have come up with to help.

Routinely Inspect Your Tires

By taking the time to inspect your tires, you may prevent potential issues such as a blowout. Setup a regular reminder to inspect your tires at least once a month and before you go on a long road trip.

Some of the best times to inspect your tires are when you’re doing other things with your ca ...[more]

What are these red and yellow dots on my tires?

That’s a question we often at tireteam.com. Believe it or note, those polka dots you see serve a very important purpose when it comes to mounting and balancing your tires. These markers help our tireteam.com certified installers find high spots, low spots and light points on tires. Proper adjustments are then made to make sure your tire is balanced correctly.

According to Bridgestone, “The difference between the high and low is called radial runout. By using detailed computer analysis, engineers have found that a graph of the force variations looks a bit like a wave, as does a graph of the runout variations.

By simplifying these graphs to what is called their “first harmonic,” it is now possible to find the place on the tire where, on average, the force variation is the greatest. That’s where the first harmonic curve hits ...[more]

Winter Driving Tips

Winters like the one we had last year are few and far between. For most of the country, the winter weather is fast approaching. Make sure you’re prepared with the right set of winter tires. For those of you buying your first set of winter tires, here are a few things to remember.

·         When installing winter tires, always install four. Replacing just two tires can lead to a loss of stability, spinning out, or fishtailing due to the difference in tire traction.

·         Make sure to increase your distance while driving. Even with a set of winter tires on your vehicle, the inclement weather still requires extra precaution when on the roads. Allow at least three times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you.

·         Brake gently to avoid ...[more]

For many of the country, winter weather is right around the corner. The dropping temperatures affect more than just your wardrobe. Did you know that the temperature can also change your tires? Here are a few important facts to know about how your tires change in cold weather!

1. Did you know that for every ten degree temperature change, your tire pressure could lose or gain 1 PSI of pressure?
2. Even if you don't live in an area affected by snow, your tires can still lose traction as the temperatures fall. Make sure to pay extra attention on your cold and wet morning commute.
3. As your tires " warm up" while driving the traction between your tires and the road can increase.
4. Don't overflate! Putting too much air in your tires can be as damaging to your tire traction as underinflating. Make sure to keep a tire pressure guage handy!
5. Always, always, always, check your air pressure when your tire ...[more]

Proper Tire Maintenance

Tires are the only contact between your vehicle and the road. Keeping that contact maximized at all times requires selecting the right tires and properly maintaining them. UTQG or Uniform Tire Quality Grading System ratings and speed ratings help you select the right tire. Proper inflation, balance and alignment keep them wearing evenly to maximize the contact patch. Being aware of these facts will help you have a safer and more enjoyable driving experience.

While Road Force balancing is a great tool for diagnosing ride complaints, no tire manufacturer will warranty a tire based entirely on its results. The Hunter Road Force balancer exerts force on the tire as it rolls to help diagnose ride complaints. The roller measures the uniformity of the tire to confirm not only the static roundness of the tire but also the dynamic or rolling roundness of the tire. This is accomplished by measuring the deflection of the tire by the roller attachment on the balancer.
Often a consumer will become concerned because of how the results were interpreted whether they actually have a ride complaint or not. Because they have invested millions of dollars in their own proprietary quality control equipment and the training of the people that operate it, many manufacturers often test tires that are returned for ride complaints. Depending on the results of these tests they may or may not approve the credit for the returned tires. If you’re concerne ...[more]

While Road Force balancing is a great tool for diagnosing ride complaints, no tire manufacturer will warranty a tire based entirely on its results. The Hunter Road Force balancer exerts force on the tire as it rolls to help diagnose ride complaints. The roller measures the uniformity of the tire to confirm not only the static roundness of the tire but also the dynamic or rolling roundness of the tire. This is accomplished by measuring the deflection of the tire by the roller attachment on the balancer.
Often a consumer will become concerned because of how the results were interpreted whether they actually have a ride complaint or not. Because they have invested millions of dollars in their own proprietary quality control equipment and the training of the people that operate it, many manufacturers often test tires that are returned for ride complaints. Depending on the results of these tests they may or may not approve the credit for the returned tires. If you’re concerne ...[more]

While Road Force balancing is a great tool for diagnosing ride complaints, no tire manufacturer will warranty a tire based entirely on its results. The Hunter Road Force balancer exerts force on the tire as it rolls to help diagnose ride complaints. The roller measures the uniformity of the tire to confirm not only the static roundness of the tire but also the dynamic or rolling roundness of the tire. This is accomplished by measuring the deflection of the tire by the roller attachment on the balancer.
Often a consumer will become concerned because of how the results were interpreted whether they actually have a ride complaint or not. Because they have invested millions of dollars in their own proprietary quality control equipment and the training of the people that operate it, many manufacturers often test tires that are returned for ride complaints. Depending on the results of these tests they may or may not approve the credit for the returned tires. If you’re concerne ...[more]

While Road Force balancing is a great tool for diagnosing ride complaints, no tire manufacturer will warranty a tire based entirely on its results. The Hunter Road Force balancer exerts force on the tire as it rolls to help diagnose ride complaints. The roller measures the uniformity of the tire to confirm not only the static roundness of the tire but also the dynamic or rolling roundness of the tire. This is accomplished by measuring the deflection of the tire by the roller attachment on the balancer.
Often a consumer will become concerned because of how the results were interpreted whether they actually have a ride complaint or not. Because they have invested millions of dollars in their own proprietary quality control equipment and the training of the people that operate it, many manufacturers often test tires that are returned for ride complaints. Depending on the results of these tests they may or may not approve the credit for the returned tires. If you’re concerne ...[more]

All new tires require a break-in period to reach their maximum performance and comfort level. Tires are constructed from layers of cord, rubber and fabric that need drive time to become fully acclimated to the road. During the manufacturing process, tires are covered with a lubricant to prevent them from sticking to their molds. Even after production, a layer of the lubricant will remain on the surface of new tires. The lubricant will stay on the tire until it’s slightly roughened.

To roughen your tires, they need to be driven several hundred miles to remove the lubricant from the tire tread contact patch. During the break in period, you should engage in moderate acceleration and cornering because traction is limited. Also refrain from slamming on the brakes because the lubricant used in mounting the tires can cause tire/rim slip.

New tires also decrease your vehicle’s fuel efficiency from the increased tread depth. Odds are your older tires had very little t ...[more]