Tires and Wheels
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Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Kolash's Garage Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
Function...
Published on: May 01, 2023
Simple Answers from Kolash's Garage for DuBois: Tire Rotation and Balancing
Question
How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced?
Answer
The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
Published on: Sep 26, 2022
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: Jun 01, 2022
Simple Answers from Kolash's Garage for DuBois: Tire Tread Depth
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...
Published on: Feb 03, 2022
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: Nov 03, 2021
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: Sep 26, 2021
Tire Replacement at Kolash's Garage in DuBois
New tire choices can be overwhelming for DuBois drivers. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you drive of...
Published on: Nov 06, 2020
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: Feb 14, 2020