Tips and tricks — driving

When it gets hot outside, the last thing on most people’s minds is their tires. Hot weather brings challenges of A/C and pool parties, but did you know that it can also affect your tires? It’s estimated that for every 10 degrees F that the temperature raises, tire pressure will raise one pound. Along with the hot and flexible nature of tires, that one or two pounds of pressure can make a huge difference. Your tires are made of rubber, as are all tires. Rubber is a thick, flexible material, that is designed to take a lot of punishment. It...

So, you were driving down the highway when all of a sudden you feel your car skip and then you realize you are no longer driving as much as you are … floating? Maybe it last for a second or maybe you’re still continuing down the highway wondering why this is happening. Either way you’ve probably figured out that your vehicle is now hydroplaning. What is hydroplaning? The loss of tire traction on the road resulting in the car skidding or gliding over the surface of the water. When a tire is unable to push out more water than it...