Yes, believe it or not proper tire inflation can help you save money on gas.  But who has time to check the air in their tires?  I work at a tire store and it is a challenge for me to find the time to check the air in MY tires.  But checking the air in your tires at least once a month is a good idea.  It’s all about what the guys in tire world call “Low Rolling Resistance.”  Think about it, have you ever ridden a bicycle with a flat tire?  It’s not easy to make that tire spin, and get you where you are going.  Fill the tire up with air, it rotates much easier.  The same holds true for the tires on your vehicle.  Read More…

If you are buying two new tires or two used tires with better tread, Neace Tire will mount them on the rear of your vehicle for your safety, here’s why: Read More

According to most states’ laws, tires are legally worn out when they have worn down to 2/32″ of remaining tread depth. To help warn drivers that they tires have reached that point, tires sold in North America are required to have indicators molded into their tread design called “wear bars” which run across their tread pattern from their outside shoulder to inside shoulder. Wear bars are designed to visually connect the elements of the tire’s tread pattern and warn drivers when their tires no longer meet minimum tread depth requirements. Read More

It’s October in Ohio and while football, bonfires, and raking leaves are on everyone’s mind the guys at the tire shop are thinking about keeping you going through the nasty winter weather. Actually they’re thinking about their next vacation, but that’s not why you’re here. What is the best way to get through the weather safely in the rain, sleet and snow? Winter tires, a nice name for what your parents called snow tires. Read More

Used tires can be a great value. We see people at our store buying used tires for the same reasons over and over again. They damaged a tire either by hitting a pot hole or because they upset their girlfriend (i.e. knife in sidewall of tire, air out of tire). They are not sure how long they plan to keep the vehicle and do not want to spend money on a set of new tires. They are just looking to get by, and save some cash.

Whatever the reason, if you are looking for a gently used tire there are things you need to be on the lookout for. In this series of three videos we look at things to consider when buying used tires.

See Parts 2 and 3

As the Griswold Family (above) can attest, a few minutes of preventive maintenance can save you a lot of headaches this holiday season. Check out this AAA news release… Make it to Grandma’s House