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What Is Tire Speed Rating?

When you think about tire safety and performance, your mind may go to tread depth or tire pressure, but speed rating is just as important. A…

Close up of a run-flat tire with a metal nail sticking out from the tread.
Tires

How Do Run-Flat Tires Work?

Run-flat tires are designed to keep you moving, even after a puncture. Unlike conventional tires that go flat immediately after losing air pressure, run flats allow…

Mechanic keeps new summer and winter car tires in the garage. Comparison of wheels for different seasons
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Can You Use Winter Tires in the Summer?

As the seasons change and the temperatures rise, many drivers wonder: Can you use winter tires in summer? After all, if your winter tires still have…

car mechanic screwing the wheel onto a vehicle at Telle Tire & Auto Centers during tire rotation.
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Does Tire Rotation Extend Tire Life?

If you’re like most drivers, you want to get the most mileage out of your tires. After all, tires aren’t cheap, and replacing them too often…

Car on asphalt road on summer day at park
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The Benefits of Switching to Summer Tires Early

As the seasons change and temperatures start to rise, it’s time to consider how your car handles the road. One of the easiest ways to improve…

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Can Proper Tire Maintenance Save You on Fuel Costs?

As summer approaches, many drivers are gearing up for weekend getaways, long road trips, and daily commutes in the heat. But before you hit the highway,…

Car with snow and salt on the tires and vehicle body sitting on a snowy road
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How Road Salt Affects Tire Life in Winter

Winter presents unique challenges for drivers, from snowy or icy roads to frigid temperatures, fresh potholes, and harsh chemical enhanced treatments like road salt. The dry,…

Person checking the tire pressure on a snowy, winer day.
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How Much Does Proper Tire Inflation Save You in Winter?

The cold winter months bring a unique set of driving challenges, requiring extra safety precautions and optimal vehicle performance—and not all of it involves snow and…

close up of winter tire driving through snow with snow in the specially designed tread.
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Winter Tire Safety: Snow Tires vs. All-Season Tires – Which is Best for Your Winter Driving?

Winter driving in the Midwest can be challenging, with snow-covered roads, icy surfaces and freezing temperatures. Unfortunately, staying off the roads in such conditions isn’t always…