News — safety

Fall has arrived, and North America is finally cooling off. As waves of cold air come in, changing our season toward winter, it brings with it a lot of rain. Washing your car is an essential part of being a car owner, and caring for custom rims can be daunting. So how do you clean your wheels? The wheel finish should determine how you clean it. Custom rims come in a variety of finishes: chrome, machined, painted, and many others. Here at The Wheel and Tire Store, we offer a multitude of wheels. For chrome wheels: Clean chrome wheels with...

As the weather begins to cool off, the air pressure in your tires can change. It’s important to check your air pressure often, but especially after a drastic change in weather. For every 10 degrees decreased, your tires can lose 1-2 pounds of air pressure.   How do I know how much air to put in my tires? Your car should come with an owner’s manual that will tell you what your tires need to be filled to. It’s best to check tire pressure while your tires are cold, rather than after you’ve been driving to ensure accuracy. Sometimes your...