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Should You Mix Tires?

posted on 9/7/2016 1:01:00 PM
Think about how weird and awkward it would feel to go around wearing a sneaker on your right foot, and a dress shoe on your left. That’s sort of what it’s like to mix-and-match tires on your vehicle. A set of four tires is designed to work together; the rubber formulation, internal construction and tread design of the tires is intended to keep your vehicle in a specific envelope of traction, handling, ride quality and drivability. Going to a different tire or pair of tires, even if t...
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Ways to Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter

posted on 9/7/2016 12:58:00 PM
At Boyd’s Tire & Service Center in Columbus, OH, we know that the winters can be pretty tough here. The days are getting shorter, soon there will be a snap in the air and the next thing you know, it’s going to be winter! Here are a few ideas to get your car ready for the cold weather:   Battery: Extreme heat and extreme cold can both stress your car’s battery. At 5 degrees Fahrenheit, a fully-charged battery can only deliver half its rated cranking power; cold tem...
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Get The Most Out Of That Set Of Tires

posted on 9/7/2016 12:56:14 PM
Your tires are a pretty big investment. Even with the cheapest set of tires, you’re going to be spending upwards of $400 on the tires, mounting, balancing, disposal fees and taxes. Since you laid down that kind of money, doesn’t it just make sense to make sure you get the most miles possible out of them?  Here’s some advice on long tire life:   • Regularly check your tire pressure. This one is really, really important. Underinflated tires will wear  unevenly and reduce your fuel economy ...
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Winter Tires – Yea or Nay?

posted on 9/7/2016 12:55:11 PM
In a lot of parts of the country, the winters are tough enough that all-season tires just won’t get the job done. All-season tires are a compromise; they offer good year-round traction with a quiet ride, good handling and road manners. They tend to perform well in wet weather and light wintry conditions, but when the snow is more than a couple of inches deep, all-season tires are out of their league. That’s when it’s time to consider winter tires.    Today’s winter tires are a long way...
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Is it Time for a Tire Rotation?

posted on 9/7/2016 12:50:00 PM
Tire rotation is an easy maintenance item that has long term benefits for any vehicle. When properly maintained, tire rotations can improve fuel economy, extend tire life and provide drivers better handling through improved stability. Frequently servicing vehicles with tire rotations is imperative to sustaining tire tread by ensuring all tires are used evenly without excessive wear to one section or another.Normal tread wear is unavoidable due to uneven vehicle weight dispersal, vehicle performa...
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Invest in the Future of any Vehicle with TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

posted on 9/7/2016 12:49:00 PM
As most drivers can contest firsthand, tires are not invincible. Composed from many separate layers of steel-encased rubber fabrics and durable materials, tires eventually wear down and can cause vehicle owners costly repairs or even replacement. Understanding what measures should be taken to properly maintain tires will both lengthen tire life and support vehicle functionality and longevity. Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) introduce revolutionary tire protection technology to constantly...
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Don’t ‘Fall’ Behind on Tire Maintenance

posted on 9/7/2016 12:48:00 PM
This fall, protect your vehicle from potential tire repairs by scheduling routine maintenance with Boyd’s Tire and Service Center in Columbus, OH such as: tire balancing, tire rotation and wheel alignment. Through service of these tire repairs and advice from knowledgeable tires technicians at Boyd’s Tire and Service Center, maintaining any vehicle’s tires in peak condition is now easier than ever. Use simple tire maintenance tips for fall to avoid tire failure and start this s...
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Winter Tires? Or All-Season Tires?

posted on 9/7/2016 12:47:07 PM
Winter tires versus all-season tires…which is the right choice for you?   The two designs are quite different and deliver different levels of performance and winter-weather traction, so let’s discuss.  • All-season tires are designed as an all-around compromise. They feature a tread pattern that evacuates water from the tire’s contact patch to prevent hydroplaning, with plenty of small, textured slits (sipes) to add extra biting edges for traction in wet or slushy conditions.  ...
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Don’t Forget Your Spare

posted on 9/7/2016 12:46:46 PM
Oh, the lowly spare tire. It doesn’t get much respect.    Today, a lot of vehicles don’t even come with a spare tire anymore, not even the little “donut” space-saver spare. Instead, to cut weight and free up space, they come with a compressor and a can of a Fix-a-Flat-style product in hopes that you can get back on your way again. Great idea, unless your tire has a sidewall puncture or is shredded… Anyway, if your car is equipped with a spare, you shouldn’t just ignore it. Tires have a...
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Are All-Season Tires Really All-Season?

posted on 9/7/2016 12:45:17 PM
We frequently get questions about all-season tires when consumers are trying to make the right purchasing decision for  a set of new tires. As the title of the blog asks…”are all-season tires really all-season?”   The answer is: it that depends on what part of the country you’re living in.   All-season tires are a compromise from the very start. They’re designed for a forgiving ride, low noise, decent handling and good road manners. Maybe not as much as what a good set...
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