If you’re interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your Japanese Import, there are a few things you should know first. Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all wheels are created equal. Too many Jacksonville drivers have...
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Jacksonville drivers couldn’t wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for “all-season” radials. Florida...
Most Jacksonville drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that “bald” tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tread at all when we think of a...
Every Jacksonville vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it’s a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to match the season you are driving in. Summer tires are designed...
A lot of us Jacksonville auto owners like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We’re picky about color and body style. We’ll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One popular way for Florida drivers to customize a vehicle is to...
Some of us Jacksonville drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. Jacksonville drivers live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive between Jacksonville and Jacksonville, where you want to go...
Tires do a lot of critical work for Jacksonville drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while driving around Jacksonville. They also support the entire weight of the vehicle, including you...
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out. The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They...
Jacksonville motorists know that under-inflated tires wear out more quickly. Under-inflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Florida auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of under-inflated tires. It's hard for many Jacksonville...
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Jacksonville drivers's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees. Twenty...