Why are wheel bearings for Portland vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's All Around Automotive, Inc. post, we'll discuss more about wheel be...
Tires do a lot of work for Portland drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while drivi...
Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your funct...
Welcome to the All Around Automotive, Inc. automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear.
Let's focus on stopping in wet Portland conditions. In order for a tire to have go...
With the recent focus in the Portland area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Portland drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make...
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Portland on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is unde...
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of ...
It seems like everywhere you go in the Portland area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Som...
Portland drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Oregon auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and ...
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Portland area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand – you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't ha...
There are so many tire choices in the Portland area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a si...
Some of us Portland drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around Oregon, where you ...
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Portland area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have on...
Everyone in Portland, Oregon eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Portland,...
Portland drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes th...
Most Portland residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for P...
You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Portland service center you keep repeating it over...
A lot of people get custom wheels in Portland. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't ...
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Portland drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance...
Hey Portland area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Oregon streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Portland area, t...