Tires and Wheels
-
Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your funct...Published on: Jan 27, 2012 -
You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Bend service center you keep repeating it over and...Published on: Feb 03, 2012 -
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Bend area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pa...Published on: Feb 28, 2012 -
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Bend area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand – you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have e...Published on: Apr 13, 2012 -
All new passenger vehicles on our Bend, Oregon, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems – TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since they are f...Published on: Sep 26, 2012 -
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 ...Published on: Oct 04, 2012 -
With the recent focus in the Bend area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Bend drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them la...Published on: Mar 14, 2013 -
Bend drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the ti...Published on: May 30, 2013 -
There are so many tire choices in the Bend area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a signif...Published on: Jul 03, 2013
-
Most Bend residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Bend ...Published on: Aug 16, 2013 -
Why are wheel bearings for Bend vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Tune In And Tune Up! post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and ...Published on: Sep 03, 2013 -
Everyone in Bend, Oregon eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Bend, it can ...Published on: Sep 11, 2013 -
Some of us Bend drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around Oregon, where you want...Published on: Oct 04, 2013 -
It seems like everywhere you go in the Bend area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Or...Published on: Oct 25, 2013 -
Bend drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Oregon auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and long...Published on: Nov 08, 2013 -
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Bend on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinf...Published on: Nov 13, 2013 -
Welcome to the Tune In And Tune Up! automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Bend conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact ...Published on: Jan 16, 2014 -
A lot of people get custom wheels in Bend. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit ...Published on: May 21, 2014 -
Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Bend driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-weari...Published on: Jul 17, 2014 -
Tires do a lot of work for Bend 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 a...Published on: Aug 15, 2014