Tire Tips
Tire Basics
Before you compare options or ask for a quote, it helps to know what the markings on your tire actually mean. These guides make the important details easier to spot and share.
Tire Basics
How Long Can You Drive on a Spare Tire?
Know the limits of a temporary spare and plan the safest next trip after a flat tire.
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Tire Basics
How to Read a Tire Size: A Simple Sidewall Guide
Learn where to find your tire size, what each part of the code means, and what to have ready before you call a tire shop.
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Tire Basics
How to Check Tire Tread: 3 Easy Ways to Know When to Replace
Use wear bars, a penny, or a tread gauge to spot a tire that needs attention before you drive farther.
Check Your Tread
Tire Basics
How to Check Tire Pressure in 5 Minutes
Find the right PSI, check your tires when they are cold, and know when low pressure needs a closer look.
Check Your Pressure
Tire Basics
How Often Should You Rotate Tires?
Use your vehicle's schedule, spot uneven wear, and know when a rotation needs a closer look.
Plan a Rotation
Tire Basics
How Old Is Too Old for Tires?
Find the date code, look for warning signs, and know when tire age calls for an inspection.
Check Tire Age
Tire Basics
Tire Sidewall Damage: When to Stop Driving
Know the difference between a surface scuff, a deep cut, and a sidewall bulge that needs prompt attention.
Check Sidewall Damage
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Can You Patch a Tire? When Repair Is Safe
Learn when a tread puncture may be repairable and when the safer call is a replacement tire.
Check the Damage