Linda Cate

A tire enters the danger zone when it falls about 25% below the door-sticker cold PSI, often 24 to 26 PSI. There isn’t one magic PSI that is risky for every vehicle. The real cutoff comes from your car’s recommended cold pressure, not from the tire sidewall number. On many sedans and crossovers, that setting […]

Yes, Mr. Tire offers oil changes, with walk-in service at many stores and online booking if you’d rather lock in a time. If you’re asking whether Mr. Tire does oil changes, the plain answer is yes. Oil service is part of the chain’s regular maintenance menu, so you’re not calling a tire shop and hoping

Tire pressure is too high when it rises above the cold PSI on the door sticker, which can cut grip, comfort, and tread life. If you’re asking how high is too high tire pressure, the answer is simple: any cold reading above your vehicle’s listed PSI is high. That number is on the driver’s door

Most tires are too high once they sit above the door-placard cold pressure, and riding near the sidewall max is not the daily target. Too much air in a tire sounds harmless at first. The tire looks full. The steering may even feel crisp for a few miles. But extra pressure changes how the tread

Usually no on Goodyear’s own tire pages; Michelin tires are more often bought through Michelin-listed dealers or mixed-brand local shops. If you mean Goodyear as the tire company and its own retail channels, the answer is usually no. Goodyear’s online brand lineup points shoppers to Goodyear, Cooper, and Kelly products, while Michelin sends shoppers to

A tire bead is the reinforced inner edge that locks the tire to the wheel rim and helps hold air under load. The bead is one of those tire parts most drivers never see, yet tire shops care about it every day. When a tire won’t hold air, won’t seat on the rim, or gets

Most tie rod repairs cost about $150 to $500 per side, with labor, alignment, and vehicle type driving the total. A tie rod is a small steering part, yet the bill can move more than many drivers expect. On one car, the shop swaps an outer tie rod end, sets the alignment, and hands the

Yes, slashed tires are often paid for under the other-than-collision part of an auto policy, though the deductible can wipe out a small claim. A tire cut on purpose can ruin your day in seconds. The hard part is that coverage and payout are not the same thing. A claim can fit the policy and

Yes, fresh tires often need 300 to 500 miles for the tread surface, grip, and steering feel to settle into normal driving. Fresh tires can feel a little odd on the drive home. The steering may seem softer, the car may need a touch more room to stop, and the tread can feel squirmy in

Yes, hot weather can make a weak tire lose air faster, though a healthy tire usually gains pressure as it warms up. Extreme heat messes with tire pressure, but not in the way many drivers think. On a sealed tire in good shape, heat usually pushes pressure up while the tire is warming. If a