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Find the best tire dressing

Find the best tire dressing

Wheels & Tires

Maintaining the perfect look for your car can be quite a chore. You have to keep the paint clean and shiny, the windows sparkling, and the wheels in tip-top condition. One area that is often...

Converting a Mazda Miata interior with LED’s

Converting a Mazda Miata interior with LED’s

Car Lights

Mazda Miata's are known for their sporty design and impressive performance. But what about their interiors? If you're looking to add a bit of style and flair to your Miata's interior...

How to pick the right bulb for your car

How to pick the right bulb for your car

Car Lights

How to choose a proper replacement for a burned-out bulb

Whenever you find yourself in a situation where you need to replace...

What is a wheel PCD?

What is a wheel PCD?

Wheels & Tires

PCD (Pitch Circle Diameter) is a measurement that can be used to find the right size for new steel or alloy wheels. Alloy wheels look nicer and are lighter than steel, but it's important to...

What is a Tire Contact Patch?

What is a Tire Contact Patch?

Wheels & Tires

A tire contact patch is the outer surface of the tire that remains in contact with the road. From the name, it can sound like a temporary material such as a “patch” is applied to the...

Tire Pressure: Using Tire Pressure Gauge and TPMS

Tire Pressure: Using Tire Pressure Gauge and TPMS

Wheels & Tires

A typical air-filled tire loses about three pounds per square inch every month. Unlike a nitrogen-filled tire, the standard air-fill has oxygen molecules that make up 21 percent of the air and so...

Tire Features and Performance Trade-Offs

Tire Features and Performance Trade-Offs

Wheels & Tires

Tires may look the same, but only an expert could tell the essential differences that mark the uniqueness of each tire. Usage and reliability are crucial determinants of a tire's...

TPMS: What Is It and How It Works?

TPMS: What Is It and How It Works?

Wheels & Tires

Tire Pressure Management System (TPMS) is an important vehicle security system in all cars driven in the United States. TPMS helps regulate air pressure in tires to avoid accidents, which...

Guide to Breaking in New Tires

Guide to Breaking in New Tires

Wheels & Tires

New tires must be run in carefully. We'll tell you why and how to drive with new tires to get the best performance and safety.

Have you just bought a new vehicle? Or have you...

How Long Do Tires Last?

How Long Do Tires Last?

Wheels & Tires

Both summer and winter tires only have a certain lifespan. But how long is this? We'll answer the question of how long tires will last and give you a few tips that can help you extend the...