The penny test: is it time for new tires?
Put a penny in the tread groove with Lincoln's head upside down. If you can see his whole head, the tread is worn out. Time to replace it.
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Straight advice from the crew: maintenance, safety, and how to make your tires last in the Las Vegas heat.
Desert heat kills tires: check your pressure
In summer, Las Vegas pavement tops 150°F. Low pressure speeds up wear and can blow out a weak tire. Check it monthly; we'll check it here for free.
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Used or new? How to decide without getting burned
A well-inspected used tire is a great buy; an uninspected one is a lottery ticket. We'll show you what we check before any used tire goes on.
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Steering wheel shaking? It's probably balancing
Vibration between 50 and 70 mph is almost always an unbalanced tire. Don't wait for it to wear out your suspension. Balancing is fast and cheap compared to what it prevents.
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Signs your brakes are asking for help
Squealing when you brake, a spongy pedal, or the car pulling to one side: those are warnings, not quirks. Catching them early costs far less than ignoring them.
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How to read your tire size in 30 seconds
That code on the driver's door — 225/55 R17 — is all we need to quote you. We'll show you what each number means.
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