Do Tires Need to Be Balanced When Rotated? The Practical Rule
Tires do not automatically need balancing every time they are rotated, but the wheel and tire assembly should be balanced whenever vibration, uneven weight distribution, a lost wheel weight, tire mounting, or impact damage creates a reason. Rotation changes wheel position; balancing corrects rotational imbalance. A shop can inspect both during the same appointment. Key […]
Are Summer Tires Good in Winter? Know the Risks
Summer tires are generally not good in winter because their warm-weather rubber hardens in cold temperatures and their tread lacks the biting edges needed for snow and ice. They may remain legal and usable on a cold, dry road at low speed, but winter tires provide substantially better braking, cornering, and traction once temperatures approach […]