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...
If your vehicle has a few years on it, you've no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the w...
Today's River Valley Auto article focuses on the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When ROCKFORD and drivers talk about stopping power, they tend to focus on their brakes. But our tires are wher...
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River Valley Auto 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?River Valley Auto Answer:Dan'...
Question
How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced?
Answer
That is a very important question. As we discuss the matter, keep in mind that one of the most imp...
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A lot of people in the ROCKFORD area want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they ...
New tires are a big ticket item for most ROCKFORD drivers. You're not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it'll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again.
And of cou...
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...
