Picking the Right Tires in Saginaw
September 4, 2022
Shopping for tires in Saginaw can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, there are summer tires. Those who buy summer tires in Saginaw are looking for maximum summertime performa... More
Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Kwik Kar Saginaw
October 10, 2021
Many Saginaw drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs at Saginaw area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Saginaw drivers, that look include... More
Below 45 Degrees in Saginaw: Consider Winter Tires
September 19, 2021
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 Saginaw drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. TX drivers ran out and bough... More
Saving Lives in Saginaw with Tire Pressure
February 14, 2021
All new passenger vehicles on our Saginaw, TX, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since they are fairly new, a lot of people have questions about them.First off, the most important thing is that you stil... More
Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Saginaw
August 9, 2020
A lot of people get custom wheels in Saginaw. 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 fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You don't want that. Consulting your Kwik Kar Sagina... More
Saginaw Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
May 17, 2020
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Saginaw on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated. If your vehicle manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your vehicle tires are considered signif... More
Shake It up in Saginaw!: Why Wheel Balancing
March 1, 2020
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 keep a vehicle's wheels in balance. When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of balance... More
Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Saginaw: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Kwik Kar Saginaw
December 11, 2019
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Saginaw drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve and extend the life of the tires, so it's well worth the effort and expense for Saginaw dri... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in Saginaw
December 10, 2019
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Saginaw 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 have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas to get ... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
December 8, 2019
Saginaw drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you'll feel it in the steeri... More