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...
When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit. Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher:
Your vehicle's air conditioning...
Hello Charlotte drivers! Let's pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don't eat them now – you're going to need them later.M...
Today's Figs Auto Repair article focuses on the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When Charlotte and drivers talk about stopping power, they tend to focus on their brakes. But our tires are wher...
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...
New tires are a big ticket item for most Charlotte 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 co...
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Figs Auto Repair Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
Functio...
A lot of Charlotte want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just don't fit right: The tires rub in turns...
