Linda Cate

Check tire pressure on a cold morning before driving, after the car has sat at least three hours. Winter changes tire pressure fast. A car that felt fine last week can wake up with soft tires after one cold snap. That shift affects grip, braking feel, tread wear, and fuel use. So the best check […]

Most trucks need 4 to 6 inches of lift to clear true 35-inch tires cleanly, though some fit with less if width, wheels, and trimming line up. 35s look right on a truck. They also expose every weak point in the fitment. A setup that seems fine parked at home can rub the liner, valance,

Road debris, tread flex, and the angle of contact let sharp metal work through rubber and stay lodged in a tire. Most drivers picture a nail standing straight up. That can happen, though it’s not the usual story. Most punctures start when a tire rolls over a small metal object lying low on the road,

Yes, driving on 27 psi can be okay for a short trip, but only if your door-sticker pressure is close and the tire has no leak or damage. A reading of 27 on a tire gauge usually means 27 psi. That number is not automatically dangerous, and it is not automatically fine either. The real

New passenger tires often run $80 to $250 each, while larger SUV, truck, and performance tires can cost much more. New tires can feel pricey because the number on the tag is only part of the bill. For many drivers, a single tire lands somewhere between $80 and $250 before mounting and balancing. Step into

A Chevy Silverado spare tire comes down by fitting the hoist tool through the rear access hole and unwinding the cable until the wheel rests on the ground. A flat tire can turn a normal drive into a dirty, rushed mess. On a Chevy Silverado, that feeling gets worse when the spare sits under the

Car tires should go to a tire shop, recycler, or local drop-off site; regular trash pickup and many landfills won’t take them. Old tires aren’t normal trash. They’re bulky, they trap water, and many haulers refuse them. A loose stack in the yard can turn into a mess fast, and a bad drop-off choice can

On a tire, 110 is the load index and V is the speed rating, showing weight capacity and the tire’s top speed class. You’ll usually spot 110V near the end of a sidewall size string, such as 255/55R18 110V. It tells you how much weight one tire can carry and the speed class the tire

A proper wheel alignment is fixed by measuring camber, caster, and toe, then adjusting them to your vehicle’s factory specs. If your car drifts, the steering wheel sits crooked, or one tire chews through tread faster than the rest, alignment may be the reason. Tire alignment is not a single bolt you twist in the

No, AutoZone stores sell tire repair items and tools, but tire mounting and wheel balancing are usually jobs for a tire shop or garage. If you need four new tires put on your car, AutoZone usually isn’t the place that does the hands-on install. The store is built around parts, DIY repair, and a short