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...
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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...
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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...
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. ...
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...
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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...
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...
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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 ...