Linda Cate

No, free tire patching is not a standing Goodyear promise; many repairs are priced in store, though some pothole flats may be fixed free. A flat tire can wreck your plans in minutes. If you’re staring at a nail in the tread and asking whether Goodyear will patch it at no charge, the honest answer […]

Tires Plus is part of Bridgestone Retail Operations, the retail arm within Bridgestone Americas. If you’re trying to sort out who sits behind the Tires Plus name, the short version is plain: the brand sits under Bridgestone’s retail side, not an outside chain. That clears up a common mix-up, since shoppers often see Firestone, Bridgestone,

Yes, most drivers can rotate their own tires with a level surface, jack stands, and the right pattern for their vehicle. Rotating tires at home can save money and give you a clear check of tread wear before it turns ugly. The job is plain enough on many cars, but only when the car has

Almost no mainstream passenger cars use true self-inflating tires; the rare road-going exception was the Hummer H1, and most new cars use run-flat or self-sealing tires instead. If you came here hoping for a clean list of new cars with self-inflating tires, the list is short to the point of almost disappearing. In normal dealer

Changing one flat tire usually takes 15 to 30 minutes with a ready spare, level ground, and lug nuts that break loose without a fight. Most one-tire swaps take less time than people fear. On a calm driveway with the spare aired up and the tools close by, many drivers finish in about 15 to

Overfilled tires stiffen the ride, shrink road grip, wear the center tread faster, and raise the odds of damage from bumps. So, what happens if you overinflate your tires? In most cars, the first change is not some dramatic pop. It’s a tire that feels harder, skips more over rough pavement, and wears in the

Your car can use the tire sizes, load ratings, and speed ratings listed on the door placard, owner’s manual, or approved trim options. Buying tires gets messy when every listing says it fits your vehicle and every sidewall looks like a code sheet. The good news is that your car already tells you what it

Long-term tire storage works best when you clean the rubber, set cold pressure, block sun, cut load, and roll the car on a schedule. If a vehicle will sit for weeks or months, the tires usually show the first signs of neglect. They carry the full weight of the car in one spot, they bleed

Your car needs tires that match the door placard for size, load index, speed rating, and the weather you drive in. Buying tires can feel like a mess. One listing says all-season, another says touring, then you spot letters and numbers like 225/45R17 94V and the whole thing starts to blur. The fix is simpler

Yes, mixed tire brands can be fine in some cases, but size, type, load rating, speed rating, and axle pairing matter more than the badge. A lot of drivers land here after a flat, a sidewall cut, or a shop saying their usual tire is out of stock. The plain answer is that your car