Auto Blog
Topic: Tires and Wheels
- Sunday, 24 April 2022
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 Wilsonville service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in…
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- Tuesday, 3 October 2017
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 Canada, do have regulations. They consider 2/32…
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- Tuesday, 27 June 2017
Shopping for tires in Wilsonville 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, there are summer tires. Those who buy summer tires…
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- Tuesday, 20 June 2017
Most Wilsonville 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 Wilsonville drivers – it also has a financial impact. With…
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- Monday, 5 June 2017
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Wilsonville drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire…
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- Sunday, 25 September 2016
Do you like to shop for shoes in Wilsonville?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 shoes or two pairs of lower quality shoes at the same…
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- Sunday, 21 August 2016
Tires do a lot of work for Wilsonville 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 around Wilsonville. They also support the entire weight of…
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- Sunday, 1 May 2016
It seems like everywhere you go in the Wilsonville area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Oregon auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger…
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- Sunday, 28 February 2016
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 Wilsonville driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Oregon, winter…
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- Friday, 23 October 2015
Repair or Replace? That’s a question Wilsonville drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired.…
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