Every Albuquerque vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it’s a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to match the season you are driving in. Summer tires are designed for hot temperatures. The tread is engineered for good traction […]
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Tire Maintenance In Isleta
With the recent focus in Isleta on improving gas mileage, we’ve been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure. Albuquerque drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them last as long as possible because they’re not cheap to replace. In addition to saving gas, properly inflated tires last […]
Saving Lives In Albuquerque With Tire Pressure
All new passenger vehicles on our Albuquerque NM roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems – TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are under inflated. Since they are fairly new, a lot of people have questions about TPMS. First off, the most important thing is that you still need […]
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money On Tires
Algodones car owners 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 tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you’ll feel it in […]
When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
Hey Algodones, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our NM streets? How can you tell on your minivan? While there may be legal requirements for the Algodones area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates. 2/32 is the depth of the tire tread wear indicator bars that […]
The Dr J’s Auto Clinic Guide To Tire Specs
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 Albuquerque service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then […]
All About Your TPMS In Albuquerque
Albuquerque auto owners know that under-inflated tires wear out more quickly. Under-inflation is also a major cause of tire failure for NM auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of under-inflated tires. It’s hard for many Albuquerque auto owners to tell when a radial tire is under-inflated. If […]
Getting New Tires In Albuquerque?
There are so many tire choices in the Albuquerque, Cedar Crest, and Isleta area, selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for Algodones motorists. And even though it’s kind of fun to have new tires on your minivan, they’re a significant investment for most Algodones folks so you want do it right. Tip: […]
Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Dr J’s Auto Clinic
At AutoNetTV we love doughnuts. So let’s pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for today’s discussion about upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don’t eat them now – your going to need them later. Many Albuquerque car owners want to accessorize their car – you know, make it theirs. One of the […]
Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel In Bernalillo
Under-inflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Bernalillo 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 enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas to get […]