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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: Jul 17, 2023

Auto Performance Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Auto Performance 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?Auto Performance Answer:Dan's ...
Published on: May 03, 2023

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: May 15, 2022

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: Dec 26, 2021

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: May 26, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Auto Performance Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functio...
Published on: Aug 12, 2020

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: Jan 02, 2020

Simple Answers from Auto Performance in Provo: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Auto Performance Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Provo come with all-season tires that work pretty well in...
Published on: Dec 08, 2019