Tag Archives: Wheels & Tires

Torching Off Lug Nuts

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Dan

Lug nuts need to be tight, but not too tight. When you’re putting them on it’s ideal to use a torque wrench to make sure that they’re just tight enough. If they’re on too tight or unevenly tightened, it can … Continue reading →

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Short Tire Life

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Dan

Typical tires are designed to last a long time. Typical passenger car all-season tires can usually go for 40,000-60,000 miles if properly maintained. High performance tires are higher grip, which means they wear out much quicker, in possibly 20,000 miles … Continue reading →

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Car vs. Wood

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Dan

A car was brought into the shop to check for a fluid leak. The owner had something about maybe backing over something. The damage told a different story.

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The Great Wheel Swap

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Dan

I work in a Honda dealership, so adding accessories to cars is sometimes a job I do. Recently I ended in a rather confusing situation involving 2 cars, 8 tires, 16 wheels, 12 wheel locks, and 56 lug nuts.

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Windstorm Tire Damage

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Dan

We recently had a windstorm in the area, which meant branches, shingles, and siding were flying everywhere. I’ve seen strange things in tires, but the wind caused one I’ve never seen before.

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Broken Wheel Not Leaking

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Dan

In the northern states, plenty of potholes form in the winter months. Most are small enough that they don’t cause damage, but sometimes they cause tire damage or bend wheels.

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How to Replace the Rear Wheel Bearing on a 1996-2000 Honda Civic

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Dan

The left rear wheel bearing on my 1997 Civic had been making a lot of noise for a while so I finally replaced it, and it was easier than I expected. If you have to do this yourself, here’s a … Continue reading →

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Check Your Tires

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Dan

It’s important to check your tires regularly. Tire pressures should be checked every month, especially in places with widely varying temperatures. Every 10 degrees Fahrenheit of temperature change will affect the tire pressure by 1 PSI. Proper tire pressure is … Continue reading →

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Hitting Curbs and Potholes

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Dan

Winter brings more hazards for driving. The freeze/thaw cycle wreaks havoc on pavement, causing cracks and potholes to form, which can cause big problems with today’s low profile tires. The snow and slick conditions also make it easier to slide … Continue reading →

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Stripped Lug and Stud

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Dan

It’s the beginning of winter, so there are a lot of cars getting snow tires. I was taking off the wheels of a car to do another set when one lug nut gave me trouble.

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