Tires and Wheels
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A lot of us Kettering drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One ...Published on: Dec 02, 2014 -
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Kettering drivers couldn't wait to get them off the...Published on: Apr 10, 2015 -
Repair or Replace? That’s a question Kettering drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter o...Published on: Dec 03, 2015
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Why are wheel bearings for Kettering vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Gateway Auto Clinic post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings ...Published on: Mar 28, 2016 -
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 Kettering service center you keep repeating it ove...Published on: May 15, 2016 -
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Kettering drivers can tell if their tires are out of balanc...Published on: May 22, 2016 -
Some of us Kettering 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 OH, where you wan...Published on: Aug 02, 2016 -
Many Kettering drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs...Published on: Nov 07, 2016
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It seems like everywhere you go in the Kettering area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. So...Published on: Jan 10, 2017 -
Kettering drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for OH auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and lon...Published on: Jan 29, 2017 -
Shopping for tires in Kettering can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, ...Published on: Feb 07, 2017 -
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Kettering driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen...Published on: Apr 04, 2017
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Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Kettering drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire de...Published on: Jun 11, 2017
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When Kettering drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with signific...Published on: Dec 11, 2017
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Kettering 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 t...Published on: Mar 12, 2018 -
Most Kettering 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 ...Published on: Jun 20, 2018 -
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: Sep 16, 2018 -
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Kettering drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would y...Published on: Jan 01, 2019
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Tires do a lot of work for Kettering drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while driv...Published on: Apr 28, 2019 -
Do you like to shop for shoes in Kettering?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting s...Published on: Jan 12, 2020