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How to Protect your Tires and Wheels from Theft

Posted on September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 By right-e261f6
How to Protect your Tires and Wheels from Theft
Auto Shop, Tire News

How to Protect Your Tires and Wheels from Theft

Wheel and tire thefts are widely reported and a common problem for many car owners but do you know if your car is at risk? A car thief can remove one tire within 16 seconds as seen here, leaving your car on blocks, unable of being driven.

How can you protect your vehicle from an expensive loss? We have the top tips to help you before you become a victim.

Methods of Theft

Wheel and tire thieves will often work in groups much like a pit crew to lift your car and quickly take a tire each to remove. An experienced group can remove all four wheels within 10 minutes but your goal as the car owner is to put up barriers that slow this process. If it will take too long for thieves to steal a set of tires or wheels they will quickly move on to another, easier vehicle.

How to Protect Your Vehicle

  • Always park your car in a closed garage if you can.
  • Install an alarm system that includes sensors that are attached to your wheels.
  • Park in a populated area where there is a high amount of car and foot traffic or in the view of security cameras.
  • Turn your wheels when parking! It makes the wheels more difficult to remove due to getting stuck in the wheel well. The steering column lock makes it difficult for someone to turn the wheel without putting the keys in the ignition.
  • Use wheel locks on each wheel including your spare but be sure not to lose the key! The locks fit on each wheel making the lug nuts very difficult to remove.

Rims, wheels, and tires can amount to a lot of money invested for either performance or even atheistic reasons. The first step to preventing prevention is realizing to realize your vehicle can be a victim followed by getting your wheels and rims included in your insurance policy. By taking the necessary steps you are already protecting yourself and your car.

Spooky Sounds and Other Vehicle Goblins

Posted on September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 By right-e261f6
Spooky Sounds and Other Vehicle Goblins
Tire Dealer, Tire News

Doors that creak, brakes that shriek, a motor that moans and groans, and a haunted radio that only sometimes works are sounds made for an automotive horror movie. If these goblins are ignored they are likely to become louder and potentially dangerous for you and your passengers.

Don’t let your vehicle surrender to these spooky sounds especially when many of these noises have a specific reason that may need attention.  Read on to better understand some common ear traffic you may hear while driving in your vehicle.

Spooky Sound: Braking creates groaning or grinding noises.

That grinding you hear can be a tell-tale sign of worn brake pads eating into your brake rotors. If your vehicle makes a groaning noise this can often indicate symptoms of inferior brake pad problems.

Spooky Sound: A buzzing or humming while driving straight that will increase when turning in one direction but quite a bit when turning in the opposite direction.

A possible explanation could be a hub bearing problem which can lead to steering and handling difficulties. Make sure to have this fixed quickly! Ignoring this sound could lead to excessive tire wear from this dilemma.

Spooky Sound: Screeching coming from the front or back wheels while braking.

This can be an indication of brake wear and possibly that your brake pads may soon need replacement. Another possibility could be rotor corrosion making it a smart idea to have your vehicle inspected as soon as possible!

Spooky Sound: Upon first starting your vehicle, the engine emits a piercing ghoulish sound.

This can be related to your drive belts/serpentine belts or anything that works with this particular part of your car. This is a reason to have your vehicle inspected ASAP as it may be a simple or more serious solution!

Spooky Sound: Creaks while going over bumps when traveling.

A first you may think this is a shock absorber issue but it can more likely be a problem with the struts. If struts happen to be the reason, it is best to replace them as soon as you’re able. If replacement is delayed too long it could result in a more costly fix.

Goodyear – The Future of Tire Buying

Posted on September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 By right-e261f6
Goodyear – The Future of Tire Buying
Auto Shop, tire business

It is no secret that Goodyear announced their intentions to become the first major tire maker to open a direct e-commerce line to consumers. Expected to launch sometime in the second quarter this program will be driven through its Goodyear.com website and be supported by both its dealers and company-owned stores.

There have been many reactions to this announcement including dealers who refuse to support these efforts and store owners who wholeheartedly support Goodyear and this endeavor. The idea that many tire companies could start to look in this direction will prove to have controversial opinions and ideas for the future of tire purchases.

I would like to hear from you! As a member of the tire store community, how do you feel about these inevitable changes, and do you support them? What would you change if not?

We look forward to hearing from the experts themselves, you the tire store owners!

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