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Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Hoffert's Towing & Repairs Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value...
Published on: Jul 02, 2023
Simple Answers from Hoffert's Towing & Repairs for West Bend: Tire Tread Depth
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How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced?
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That is a very important question. As we discuss the matter, keep in mind that one of the most imp...
Published on: Jun 03, 2023
West Bend Tire Tread Depth - Washington vs. Lincoln
Let’s focus on the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When talking about stopping power, we tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where the rubber meets the road. ...
Published on: Jan 22, 2023
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: Nov 23, 2022
Hoffert's Towing & Repairs Tech Question on Tire Wear
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Hoffert's Towing & Repairs 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?Hoffert's Towing & R...
Published on: Apr 04, 2022
Have Hoffert's Towing & Repairs Check Your Tire Tread Depth
You may have heard of racing slicks. Now, slicks have no tread, but they give race cars maximum traction on dry racetracks. Insert a little water into the equation, however, and slicks can&rsquo...
Published on: Dec 10, 2021
Simple Answers from Hoffert's Towing & Repairs in West Bend: Winter Tires
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Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Hoffert's Towing & Repairs Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in West Bend come with all-season tires that work ...
Published on: Nov 24, 2021
Tire Tread Depth
When talking about stopping power, we tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where the rubber meets the road. So having good brakes isn't enough: we have to have tires with enough traction to ...
Published on: Aug 23, 2021