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What I Need to Know about Tire Buying & Maintenance in Granite City, IL

What I Need to Know about Tire Buying & Maintenance in Granite City, IL

  Your vehicle is quite probably the second biggest investment you have.  Tires then become a big part of that investment when it is time to replace them. At one time, there was such a thing as “rock” tires, but tires have since been re-engineered and are made of rubber, which, unfortunately, makes them a delicate part of your car considering the amount of use and abuse from the roads we drive. When buying tires, consider how long you are going to keep the car, what kind of driving you do with the car, whether mostly city or highway matters, and who is driving the vehicle.  Grandma? Or your teenager who runs all his friends around every weekend? Or a spouse that travels for work.  All this matters.  Tire Prices Tires are priced based on a number of factors:  The Manufacturer:  A better-known manufacturer will sell more tires and have a better warranty.  Compounding:  While a ... read more

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