Tires and Wheels
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Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Colorado Springs area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand – you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires ...Published on: Feb 01, 2012 -
Hey Colorado Springs area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Colorado streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Colora...Published on: Mar 28, 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: Apr 11, 2012 -
Colorado Springs drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Colorado auto owners. More flats, blow outs, ...Published on: Apr 18, 2012 -
Everyone in Colorado Springs, Colorado 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...Published on: Jun 19, 2012 -
Most Colorado Springs 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 fo...Published on: Sep 19, 2012 -
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Colorado Springs area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather...Published on: Dec 21, 2012 -
All new passenger vehicles on our Colorado Springs, Colorado, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems – TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Si...Published on: Feb 05, 2013 -
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: Jul 11, 2013 -
Tires do a lot of work for Colorado Springs drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts whi...Published on: Nov 07, 2013 -
There are so many tire choices in the Colorado Springs 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...Published on: Nov 14, 2013
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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? Colorado Springs drivers can tell if their tires are out of...Published on: Dec 13, 2013 -
Many Colorado Springs 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 ...Published on: Mar 05, 2014 -
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Colorado Springs on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire...Published on: Mar 18, 2014 -
It seems like everywhere you go in the Colorado Springs area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom whe...Published on: Apr 16, 2014 -
Colorado Springs 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 ...Published on: Apr 24, 2014 -
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 Colorado Springs service center you keep repeating...Published on: Apr 22, 2015 -
Welcome to the Lighthouse Automotive automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Colorado Springs conditions. In order for a tire to have ...Published on: May 07, 2015 -
A lot of people get custom wheels in Colorado Springs. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they jus...Published on: Sep 03, 2015 -
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not al...Published on: Mar 20, 2015