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5 Reasons to Regularly Rotate Your Tires

posted on 7/15/2020 8:57:41 AM

What is tire rotation? Maybe you’ve heard of the term “tire rotation”. If so, you probably know that it’s important to have your vehicle’s tires rotated. But what does this mean, and why is it so critical to the health of your car? The concept is simple. Tire rotation is nothing more than moving the tires from their initial position to a new location on your vehicle. This is done in a systematic way: typically, front tires are moved to the back of the car, and back tires are moved to th...

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Towing a Utility Trailer? We can Help!

posted on 6/8/2020 11:58:08 AM

Are you moving furniture, hauling lumber, or clearing brush from your back yard? Sounds like you could use a utility trailer! Utility trailers can be a great help for a variety of tasks. But, there are many safety precautions that should be taken when towing one. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or are looking to tow a trailer for the first time, read on for helpful tips and tricks from automotive industry veterans. Psst - you can also listen to this information in the new All About The Car podc...

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Tire Patterns and What They Mean

posted on 5/8/2020 4:36:47 PM

Tires are one of the most important safety and performance features of a vehicle. These specialized tools are the only part of your car which maintains direct contact with the road. This means there is a lot of planning and design put into the functionality of your tires. Look at your tires, what do you see? A mesmerizing pattern, since performance is key. The design of the tread on your tires isn’t only for aesthetic purposes. The arrangement of cuts into the rubber is done with the purpose...

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How to Protect Your Tires Against Common Road Debris

posted on 5/8/2020 4:35:58 PM

Good tires are not cheap, so it is important that you do everything you can to extend the life of your tires. Because a vehicle’s tires are the first point of contact, road hazards such as small rocks, trash, debris, and salt and chemicals can be hazardous while driving. Attempting to avoid the debris is dangerous when driving because — both visually and mentally — it is hard to process the hazard level of an object in the few seconds a driver has to react. Drivers who encounter road debris,...

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Why You Should Store Your Winter Tires

posted on 5/8/2020 4:35:13 PM

Tire storage is an important factor in maximizing the life of your tires. While swapping out one set of tires for another is a challenge in itself, once your winter tires are removed, you still need to store them properly for the warm months ahead. It’s important that your tires be properly stored when they’re not in use in order to make sure they’re ready to go when the temperature drops. Storing your winter tires is beneficial because: Improper storage can result in reduced life fo...

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It’s Snowing! 5 Things to Prepare your Car – and Yourself – for Winter Driving

posted on 1/16/2020 4:06:36 PM

Well, the snow is here! There’s a blanket of white as far as the eye can see. Some dread the snow, some tolerate it around the holiday season, and some absolutely love it – but, no matter how you feel about the white stuff, we can all agree that the frigid temperatures and snowy climate can wreak havoc on an unprepared vehicle. So, what can you do to make sure your car doesn’t fall victim to the icy roads and dropping temperatures? Have no fear – Here at Hartje Tire & Service, we’ve...

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Tips for Holiday Travel

posted on 1/16/2020 4:03:53 PM

The tree’s decorated, the gifts are wrapped, and the kids have been dressed in their finest green sweaters and red dresses. Go ahead, sigh with relief – the weeks of stressful holiday preparation are over. All that’s left to do is drive to grandma’s house and enjoy the company of family...and eat way too many tree-shaped sugar cookies while you do so! But, before your family piles into the car and braves the Wisconsin winter -- and all the ice, snow, and low temperatures that come with ...

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How is a Tire Installed?

posted on 12/11/2019 9:01:33 AM

For the safety and performance of your vehicle, your tires should be installed by an expert technician. Proper installation enables your tires to function fully and provides maximum safety. On average, a tire installation takes about 45 minutes to an hour. After you have selected the right tires for your vehicle, your tires will be expertly installed. A proper installation includes: Inspecting the lugs or wheel bolts Installing new rubber valve stems where applicable Mounting the tire...

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Why Is Tire Pressure Important?

posted on 11/25/2019 10:24:17 AM

Your vehicle’s tires should always be inflated to their proper PSI (pound per square inch), which is the standard rating for air pressure within a tire. The PSI for your vehicle’s tires is generally found on the drivers’ door jamb, inside your owner’s manual or on the tire itself. Proper tire inflation will allow you to have the best possible control of your vehicle and gives you a more comfortable ride. For proper tire pressure and inflation: The pressure of your tires must be in ac...

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How Temperature Affects Tires

posted on 9/23/2019 8:56:29 AM

The US has a wide variety of climates, but generally, weather conditions are cold during the winter and hot in the summer. In southern states, summers are very hot and humid while in the Pacific Northwest, summers are warm with cool mornings and evening conditions. Winter in the South is mild, but in the North conditions are often very cold with lots of snow and below zero temperatures. How do all these variations affect your tires? The temperature outside has various impacts on your vehicle...

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5 Reasons to Regularly Rotate Your Tires

Towing a Utility Trailer? We can Help!

Tire Patterns and What They Mean

How to Protect Your Tires Against Common Road Debris

Why You Should Store Your Winter Tires

It’s Snowing! 5 Things to Prepare your Car – and Yourself – for Winter Driving

Tips for Holiday Travel

How is a Tire Installed?

Why Is Tire Pressure Important?

How Temperature Affects Tires

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