Routine maintenance

In the previous articles, I talked about both tire rotation and wheel alignment as separate topics. These 2 subjects seem to be quite clear for enthusiasts and car owners. Still, a question seems to bother everyone: does tire rotation affect the wheel alignment or not? These 2 aspects are crucial for optimal long-term tire serviceability. Car owners mistakenly think that one action will consequently lead to the impact of the other...

Surely you know how important your vehicle's tires are for the performance of your drive. And when you think about their maintenance, probably the first thing that comes to your mind is maintaining their pressure and taking care of their tread pattern. You're right, actually. But only partially. The tire pressure and tread pattern are indeed really essential elements. However, you left out a small detail: the tire valve stem...

Just as you are used to visiting the physician for a regular health checkup, this is how you should check the "health" of your car's tires. It is wrong to think that they do not need attention. And believe us, you can prevent many tire issues if you regularly inspect them for signs of damage and wear. The explanation is simple: tires are exposed to a huge effort, stress, and challenge every day. How do you want them to last over time...

If you are an active reader of our blog, you probably noticed that I often mention how important your tire pressure is. My insistence has a wise explanation; The pressure in your tires is the essential factor that makes your car perform or stagnate on the road. Also, it is responsible for the fuel consumption of your car. At the same time, the tire pressure is one that directly influences the wear period of the tires...

Many people mistakenly believe that the engine is the most important element of a car. While the engine is indeed an essential component, the tires, in fact, have an unmeasurable value. These are the components that directly influence your safety on the road. They all have an important role in the comfort you feel while riding. And they also are the factors that empower the car's traction and grip on the road, for a top driving experience...

Some drivers claim that tire pressure affects fuel consumption. Others believe that this idea is just a myth. And yet, what do we, car lovers who want to know the correct answer, do with this dilemma? We all know that many factors directly influence the gas mileage in our cars. And while all the factors have a technical explanation behind them, tire pressure does not seem to be somehow directly related to gasoline consumption (or, does it?!)...

If you are an experienced driver, you certainly know how important is tire rotation. On one hand, this procedure is simple and fast. On the other hand, this is extremely crucial for the health and longevity of the tire. After all, you can have the best-performing car. But if its tires do not meet certain conditions, the car will not be able to show itself to its fullest. Moreover, tires in unsuitable condition increase the risk of losing control...

If we find ourselves with a damaged tire, the first question that arises is whether we need to repair or replace it. Of course, the simpler and more cost-effective option is to repair it. But, arriving at a technical service center, the specialist tells us that the repair is impossible and all we can do is replace the tire with a new one. How do we know if tire damage is so serious that the tire can no longer be repaired? In which cases does the repair make sense...

Perhaps you are aware of the crucial role of tires in the context of safe driving. Any specialist in the automotive field will confirm that depending on their condition, the driving experience can be flawless or, on the contrary, a hazardous nightmare. While we all admire the way the new tires perform in terms of grip and traction, there comes a time when they no longer deliver the confident performance.

You probably know how important tires are for your driving safety and balance on the road. But did you know that the pressure in them plays an equally important role? In fact, the level of compressed air in the tires determines the way the vehicle consumes fuel, its performance in various conditions, and tire longevity. I recently talked in detail about the reasons why tire overinflation is a bad idea. Today we will talk exclusively about underinflation...