All new passenger vehicles on our Portland, Oregon, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems – TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since they a...
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not al...
Custom wheels are one way that Portland folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several ...
Every Portland vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to m...
Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Portland driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-w...
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Portland, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal gove...
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Portland drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance ...
Most Portland drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that “bald” tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no ...
A lot of us Portland drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One p...
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Portland drivers couldn't wait to get them off the ...
When Portland drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significa...
Repair or Replace? That’s a question Portland drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of...
When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good ...
Many Portland drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs ...
Do you like to shop for shoes in Portland?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting sh...
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Portland driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen ...
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Portland drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would yo...
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Portland drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire det...
Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to kee...
Shopping for tires in Portland can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, t...