If you look closely at the sidewall of your tire, you’ll find a series of seemingly jumbled numbers and letters that might not make much sense if you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for; so, what do the numbers on a tire mean? You might be surprised to learn that within that confusing code is everything you could ever want to know about that particular tire. And having that information available makes it easier for technicians to get the right tires for your specific vehicle.

Unless your tires are completely bald or in multiple pieces along the side of the highway, it’s not always easy knowing how to tell if you need new tires or not. Tires slowly wear down with age and identifying potential problem areas can be tricky if you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for. As long as they get you from point A to point B safely, tires are kind of an afterthought for a lot of drivers.

Knowing how to check tire pressure is one of the most important ways to keep your vehicle safe and ensure you’re getting the most life and the most mileage out of your tires. Any tire, regardless of price, brand, age, or wear, can lose air pressure over time. It is normal. It doesn’t automatically mean your tire is going bad or needs repairing or replacement. It just happens. Fortunately, checking the air pressure in your tires and inflating them when necessary are both very simple.

Your vehicle’s tires are built to last you tens of thousands of miles of drive time, but only if you give them the proper care (and this includes knowing how often you should rotate your tires). Sticking to a regular rotation schedule can keep your vehicle safe and in proper working order throughout the life of your tires. Yet as important and painless as the task is, it’s one aspect that too many vehicle owners seem to forget. In fact, a lot of drivers don’t pay any attention at all to their tires until it’s too late and the damage …

“Why is my tire pressure light on? Are my tires flat? Do I need to pull over? How much is this gonna cost me?” All valid questions when you notice that amber light on the dash pop on. Your tire pressure light is there to notify you that something may be a little off regarding your tire pressure. But no need to worry. Fortunately, in most cases it isn’t a “pull over to the side of the road, call for help, and start pricing out new tires” kind of alert. Your vehicle’s tire-pressure monitoring system light (or “TPMS light”) is …

Unfortunately, even the best of tires do not last forever…but how long DO tires last, you ask? That depends on a number of factors including road conditions, driving style, treadwear rating, and more. On average, you can expect to get around 50,000 to 60,000 miles out of a decent set before it’s time to replace your tires. Of course you can certainly get far beyond that if you invest in a higher quality tire, drive modestly, keep tires properly inflated, and have just a bit of luck on your side as well. On the flip side, there are countless variables …

J&W Automotive is now Part of the Telle Tire & Auto Centers Family For years, when you had car troubles in South County, you’d turn to the go-to shop in the area – J&W Automotive. From batteries to brakes, to tune-ups — their friendly and reliable staff has worked to make sure your vehicle is reliable and safe. Now those same smiling faces are joining the Telle Tire & Auto Center family. Like J&W Automotive, Telle Tire & Auto Centers are family-owned and operated with a focus on building lasting relationships with customers like you. We take seriously the relationships …

Assured Automotive in Eureka is now part of the Telle Tire & Auto Center family The same team of friendly, experienced professionals are still there – only the name and signage have changed. For over 15 years, Assured Automotive has proudly served the Eureka community. Recently, Assured Automotive became part of the Telle Tire & Auto Center family. Just like Assured Automotive, Telle Tire & Auto Center has built a reputation based on friendly service, family values, and of course, top-notch maintenance and service. We are pleased to bring our high quality of customer service, substantial years of experience, and …

Kwik Kar in Jefferson City is now part of the Telle Tire & Auto family Telle Tire & Auto Centers is excited to announce its addition of a Jefferson City location, at the former Kwik Kar Lube & Tune storefront off Truman Blvd. For four generations and more than 75 years, Telle Tire & Auto Centers has served the St. Louis community and built a reputation based on friendly service, family values, and of course, top-notch maintenance and service. We are pleased to bring our high quality of customer service, substantial years of experience, and expanded services to the families …