Tires and Wheels
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Are You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)
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...
Published on: Nov 17, 2022
Tires By the Numbers (What Tire Numbers Mean)
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...
Published on: May 20, 2022
Tire Rotation and Balancing
You can make your tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing. Let’s start with tire rotation. In normal driving, your front tires wear more on the shoulders bec...
Published on: Apr 02, 2021
Winter Tires
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....
Published on: Nov 13, 2020
Tire Replacement at GENIN'S AUTOCARE in Madison
New tire choices can be overwhelming for Madison drivers. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you drive o...
Published on: Mar 14, 2020
Nailed It! (Tire Repairs)
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...
Published on: Feb 24, 2020
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?GENIN'S AUTOCARE Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
Functio...
Published on: Mar 17, 2019
GENIN'S AUTOCARE Tech Question on Tire Wear
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GENIN'S AUTOCARE Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?GENIN'S AUTOCARE Answer:Dan's ...
Published on: Aug 22, 2018