Back to Basics – fixing a flat tire

In our second installment of Back to Basics, we want to briefly focus on a skill that could end up being (if it’s not already) very important – fixing a flat tire.  Many of you may already know what this entails, but we don’t want to take anything for granted.  Simply follow these steps and […]

George Supercedes Honest Abe

This change was made a few or more years ago but many of you may not have realized it.  You’ve probably heard of this technique using a penny and Abe Lincoln’s head instead. That measure gives you 2/32 of an inch – half the suggested amount.  Now, the industry has developed a more accurate method, […]

Winter traction / snow – Q & A style (because rubber isn't naturally meant for ice)

A few of you have asked additional questions about getting the most out of your tires in the winter season.  Seems as if publishing that information here would be to the benefit of others that may have the exact same or similar inquiries. Most of this data is courtesy of Howstuffworks.com and Tirerack.com (with additional […]