Tires and Wheels
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With the recent focus in Sumter on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure. Everyone in Sumter knows that tires wear out, but we all want...Published on: Jan 03, 2012 -
Welcome to the Turner's Garage & Transmission automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Sumter conditions. In order for a tire to have g...Published on: Feb 16, 2012 -
So, everyone in the Sumter SC area knows how great helium is – you know, party balloons, squeaky voices. But a lot of people around Sumter still haven't heard about the benefits of nitrog...Published on: May 23, 2012
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So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Sumter drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance b...Published on: May 30, 2012 -
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of ...Published on: Sep 14, 2012 -
Under-inflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Manning area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand – you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't ...Published on: Dec 11, 2012
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Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of Columbia folks driving around on under-inflated tires. Now, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-in...Published on: Jan 23, 2013
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There are so many tire choices in the Sumter area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a sign...Published on: Apr 23, 2013
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A lot of people get custom wheels in Sumter. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fi...Published on: Feb 28, 2014 -
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Sumter, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal govern...Published on: Jun 20, 2014 -
Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Sumter driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wea...Published on: Jun 27, 2014 -
Most Sumter drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that “bald” tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tr...Published on: Jul 04, 2014 -
Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to kee...Published on: Jul 09, 2014 -
A lot of us Sumter drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One pop...Published on: Jul 29, 2014 -
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not al...Published on: Sep 25, 2014
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Custom wheels are one way that Sumter folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several fa...Published on: Oct 03, 2014
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Every Sumter vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to mat...Published on: Jan 30, 2015 -
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Sumter drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance wi...Published on: Feb 18, 2015 -
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Sumter drivers couldn't wait to get them off the ca...Published on: Apr 15, 2015
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When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good ...Published on: Jul 03, 2015