Tires and Wheels
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Everyone in Urbana, Illinois eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Urbana, i...Published on: Nov 01, 2011 -
/> Welcome to the PDR Automotive Inc. blog. Today, let’s talk about the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When talking about stopping power, most of us Ranto...Published on: Dec 13, 2011 -
All new passenger vehicles on our Urbana, Illinois, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems – TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since they a...Published on: May 09, 2012 -
So, everyone in the Urbana Illinois area knows how great helium is – you know, party balloons, squeaky voices. But a lot of people around Urbana still haven't heard about the benefits of ...Published on: Nov 01, 2012
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Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Urbana on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underi...Published on: Nov 27, 2012 -
Hey Urbana area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Illinois streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Urbana area, the...Published on: Jan 22, 2013 -
There are so many tire choices in the Urbana 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: May 02, 2013 -
A lot of people get custom wheels in Urbana. 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 -
Most Urbana 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: Jun 24, 2014
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A lot of us Urbana 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: Jun 26, 2014 -
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Urbana, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal govern...Published on: Jul 08, 2014
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If you’re interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your sports car, there are a few things you should know first. Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all ...Published on: Jul 29, 2014
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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: Aug 13, 2014 -
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: Dec 19, 2014 -
Custom wheels are one way that Urbana folks express themselves and personalize their sports car. But they aren’t as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several vital...Published on: Dec 25, 2014 -
Every Urbana 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 16, 2015
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Today’s tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Urbana driver’s style, habits and driving conditions. Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in...Published on: Feb 05, 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 Urbana drivers couldn't wait to get them off the ca...Published on: Jun 26, 2015
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Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Urbana drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance wi...Published on: Jul 01, 2015 -
When Urbana auto owners need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get, and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with signif...Published on: Oct 08, 2015