Tires and Wheels
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Hey Springfield area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Missouri streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Springfield...Published on: Jan 24, 2012 -
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of ...Published on: May 04, 2012 -
It seems like everywhere you go in the Springfield area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. ...Published on: Jun 05, 2012 -
Why are wheel bearings for Springfield vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Rick's Automotive post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings ...Published on: Jul 31, 2012 -
Many Springfield drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel desig...Published on: Aug 09, 2012 -
Some of us Springfield drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around Missouri, where...Published on: Oct 16, 2012 -
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Springfield area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand – you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't...Published on: Nov 20, 2012 -
Springfield drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Missouri auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids...Published on: Apr 05, 2013 -
Springfield drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes...Published on: Sep 06, 2013 -
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Springfield on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is u...Published on: Oct 03, 2013 -
With the recent focus in the Springfield area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Springfield drivers know that tires wear out, but we want t...Published on: Oct 16, 2013 -
There are so many tire choices in the Springfield area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a...Published on: Nov 19, 2013
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Welcome to the Rick's Automotive automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Springfield conditions. In order for a tire to have good cont...Published on: Nov 21, 2013 -
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Springfield area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have...Published on: May 07, 2014 -
All new passenger vehicles on our Springfield, Missouri, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems – TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since t...Published on: Jun 25, 2014 -
Most Springfield residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for&nbs...Published on: Jul 15, 2014 -
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Springfield drivers can tell if their tires are out of bala...Published on: Feb 25, 2015 -
Tires do a lot of work for Springfield drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while dr...Published on: Oct 08, 2015 -
Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your funct...Published on: Nov 26, 2015 -
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not al...Published on: May 13, 2015