Category Archives: Tires and Wheels

Colorado Springs CO Winter Prep Service For Your Auto

When winter approaches in Colorado Springs CO, we break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing you want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need your vehicle to be safe and reliable. It’s a good idea Continue Reading...
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The All Around Automotive 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 Colorado Springs service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then you get to the Continue Reading...
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Buying the Right Tires and Wheels In Colorado Springs CO

Everyone in Colorado Springs CO 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 Colorado Springs CO, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let’s group the broad spectrum into several categories that will help in the selection process. One category is often Continue Reading...
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All Around Automotive Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln

Welcome to the All Around Automotive automotive blog. Today, let’s talk about the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When talking about stopping power, most Colorado Springs and Green Mountain Falls auto owners tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where the rubber meets the road. So having good brakes isn’t enough. Safe Green Mountain Falls Continue Reading...
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System

We all know that under inflated tires wear out more quickly. Under-inflation is also a major cause of tire failure. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of under-inflated tires. It’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-inflated. If your manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your tire is considered significantly under inflated Continue Reading...
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The Fallacy of Cheap Tires

Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Elbert 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 pair of long lasting shoes or two pair of lower quality shoes at the same price? Is the warranty important when buying tires? Continue Reading...
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Tire Replacement: What Fountain Drivers Need to Know

Looking at getting some new tires? The choices at Fountain tire stores can be a little overwhelming. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. Do you get off the payment on the outskirts of Fountain more than most? If so, some additional off-road traction would Continue Reading...
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Upsizing Wheels and Tires With All Around Automotive

At AutoNetTV we love doughnuts. So let’s pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of your for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don’t eat them now – your going to need them later. Many people want to accessorize their car – you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look Continue Reading...
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Wheels and Rims

The wheels on today’s vehicles are made of steel, aluminum, or aluminum alloy (a combination of two or more metals). Steel wheels are the least expensive to produce, which is why they come as original equipment on many passenger cars and light trucks. The center section includes the bolt circle, or mounting holes, and is used to attach the wheel Continue Reading...
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Wheel Lug Nut Torque Clamping

Although proper wheel lug nut torque is important, it does not guarantee that the required clamping force will be achieved. For example, excessive corrosion on the wheel and hub mating surfaces will result in improper clamping force, even when the lugs are tightened with a calibrated torque wrench. Low clamping force can also occur if the threads are dirty. This Continue Reading...
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Wheel Attachment Hardware

For conditions noted below, also check condition of wheel stud holes. CAUTION: Proper lug nut torque is essential. Follow recommended torque specifications and tightening sequence. DO NOT lubricate threads unless specified by the vehicle manufacturer. Condition Code Procedure Bent A Require replacement. Broken A Require replacement. NOTE: Some manufacturers require replacement of all studs on that wheel if two or Continue Reading...
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Tires

WARNING: These guidelines do not apply to split rims. Replacing Tires When replacing tires, it is suggested that the replacement tires match or exceed the OEM speed rating designation. If tires of different speed rating designations are mixed on the same vehicle, the tires may vary in handling characteristics. Do not mix different speed rating designations on the same axle. Continue Reading...
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Tire Rotation

The front tires on most vehicles tend to wear out faster than the rear tires. This is due to the effects of steering the vehicle and the weight transfer that occurs during braking. To ensure that all four tires wear evenly, it is important to rotate them on a regular basis. Tire rotation helps maintain balanced handling because it allows Continue Reading...
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Do Wheels Have to be Realigned When Struts Are Replaced

Do wheels have to be realigned when struts are replaced? Most of the time, but not always. It depends on the application. When a McPherson strut is replaced on a vehicle where the strut is an integral part of the suspension and it has provisions for camber and/or caster adjustments, the original wheel alignment settings are lost when the strut Continue Reading...
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