We've all been there. You park somewhere only to return and find one of your tires is flat; you've picked up a nail on the road. You're hoping you can just have it patched and be on your w...
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Charlie's Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
Functi...
New tires are a big ticket item for most Sunset drivers. You're not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it'll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again.
And of cours...
If your vehicle has a few years on it, you've no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the w...
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Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Charlie's Service Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Sunset come with all-season tires that work pretty well ...
Let’s talk about winter tires. We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires.
Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
You may have noticed your tires have a pretty long number on them. Yours might start with a letter, then a 3-digit number, followed by a few more numbers and letters. That string of letter...
Question
How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced?
Answer
That is a very important question. As we discuss the matter, keep in mind that one of the most imp...
