Linda Cate

A Chevy tire monitor service alert means the pressure-sensor system has a fault, so one or more tire readings may be missing. That message sounds like a routine maintenance reminder. It isn’t. On a Chevy, “Service Tire Monitor System” points to a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system, usually called TPMS. The car is […]

Yes, Discount Tire lets you buy tires without installation, though pickup and delivery use different order paths. If you want the tires and not the install bay, the answer is yes. What trips people up is the checkout path. Discount Tire pushes online shoppers toward an appointment, yet its own replies show that a no-install

Yes, this tire retailer has pay-over-time choices through a store card and Affirm, with terms tied to approval and purchase amount. If you need new tires but do not want the full bill all at once, Discount Tire does offer financing. The company points shoppers to two main routes: a Discount Tire credit card issued

A car jack lifts the vehicle at its marked jack point so you can swap the flat, tighten the lug nuts, and lower it without damage. A flat tire can turn a calm drive into a messy stop on the shoulder. The job is manageable if you slow down, park in the right spot, and

Yes, many locations repair punctured tires when the damage sits in the tread and the tire passes inspection. Mr Tire does offer flat tire repair, so the short reply is yes. Still, a shop will not patch every flat that rolls into the bay. The tire has to be repairable, and that depends on where

Yes, Discount Tire usually accepts tire returns or exchanges, yet the result depends on condition, custom orders, and any coverage tied to the sale. If you’re staring at a fresh set of tires and second-guessing the buy, you’re not boxed in right away. Discount Tire’s posted policy gives stores room to handle returns and exchanges

Tire size numbers show width, sidewall height, build type, wheel diameter, load index, and speed rating. If you’ve ever stared at a sidewall and wondered what tire size numbers mean, the code is simpler than it looks. A size like 225/65R17 tells you how wide the tire is, how tall the sidewall is, how the

No, driving with a tire at 25 PSI is only okay when that matches the door-sticker pressure; on many cars, it’s too low. A 25 PSI reading can be no big deal on one car and a bad call on another. That’s why this question trips up so many drivers. The number sounds close enough

Most 35s stand around 34.5 to 35 inches tall when new, and many measure a bit under the number on the sidewall. A 35-inch tire sounds cut and dried. You buy a 35, mount it, and expect a tire that stands exactly 35 inches tall. On most trucks, that is not what you get. Many

No, new Model 3 cars do not ship with a spare tire, and flat-tire planning usually means roadside assistance or a temporary repair kit. A lot of shoppers still expect to find a donut spare under the trunk floor. That habit comes from years of gas sedans that hid one under the cargo mat. The