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The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit.  Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher: Your vehicle's air conditioning...
Published on: Jun 14, 2023

Simple Answers from Ashley Road for Charlotte: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Ashley Road Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, F...
Published on: Aug 29, 2022

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Charlotte

Hello Charlotte drivers! Let's pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don't eat them now – you're going to need them later.M...
Published on: Dec 09, 2021

Simple Answers from Ashley Road for Charlotte: Tire Tread Depth

Question How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced? Answer That is a very important question.  As we discuss the matter, keep in mind that one of the most imp...
Published on: Nov 30, 2021

Ashley Road Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Ashley Road Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?Ashley Road Answer:Dan's problem &n...
Published on: Sep 01, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Ashley Road Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Function: Th...
Published on: Mar 07, 2021

Are You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)

If your vehicle has a few years on it, you've no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the w...
Published on: Dec 20, 2020

Tires By the Numbers (What Tire Numbers Mean)

You may have noticed your tires have a pretty long number on them.  Yours might start with a letter, then a 3-digit number, followed by a few more numbers and letters.  That string of letter...
Published on: Oct 18, 2020