Found a Screw In Your Tire? (Do THIS… Not THAT)
You’re driving along when suddenly you feel a thump and the car starts vibrating. You pull over to find a big screw embedded in your tire tread. Uh oh, now…
Tires / Wheels
4 Symptoms of a Bad Wheel Speed Sensor (and Replacement Cost)
Today’s vehicles use many types of sensors, including those that measure engine speed (crankshaft/camshaft position), transmission speed, and wheel speed. Wheel speed sensors in particular are quite dependable but can…
5 Causes of Outside Tire Wear
Tires wear out over time, but uneven tread damage speeds up the need for replacement. Outside-edge wear (like inside-edge wear) is one of the most frustrating and costly forms. Read…
Dry Rot in Tires (How to Identify and Prevent It From Happening)
While many car owners pay attention to the engine, transmission, brakes, and other major components, people often overlook the tires. More goes into checking and caring for them than just…
5 Symptoms of a Bent Rim (and Repair Cost)
When you’re driving down the road, you often don’t think twice about your vehicle’s wheels and rims. But the only thing holding each tire in place with all the right…
Low Tire Pressure Light Is On But Tires Are Fine? (4 Causes)
Warning lights spell trouble, like the TPMS system for monitoring tire pressure levels. But surprisingly, the TPMS light can illuminate even with properly inflated tires and no puncture from a…
5 Causes of Tire Cupping (and How to Prevent It)
As any car owner knows, tires are quite expensive, often in the neighborhood of $1,000 per set. Preserving tire life saves money, but irregular wear like cupping reduces mileage. But…
5 Causes of Inside Tire Wear
There are few situations as aggravating as being forced to purchase a new set of tires, solely because a particular portion of tire has worn quicker than its remaining tread….
5 Symptoms of Unbalanced Tires on Your Car
It may seem like all tires, especially new ones, are perfectly symmetrical with with no faults and should lead to an ultra comfortable ride. The truth is that no tire…
5 Symptoms of Bad Front & Rear Wheel Bearings (and Replacement Cost)
Each wheel has its own bearing that can wear out independently. For that reason, you won’t necessarily have to replace all of your wheel bearings if only one is worn…
5 Causes of Wheel Bearing Noise (and What it Sounds Like)
Wheel bearings enable the wheels to rotate with minimal friction, but when a vehicle comes to a stop, the bearings start to cool off and then a vacuum is generated…
Tire Pressure Sensor Fault (What it Means and How to Fix)
You’ve probably been there before. While driving, your instrument cluster suddenly displays a “Tire Pressure Sensor Fault” message or warning light. But what exactly does it mean and how do…
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