Reno Kia BLOG

It is important to make sure that you are on top of your tires when it comes to wearing out. However, you should do more than just observe when your tires are wearing. There are chances that your tires might be wearing out a little faster than they should.

If your tire is under-inflated, then it is very likely wearing out at a faster rate than it should. When a tire is under-inflated, then it is going to be softer. Also, when it is on the road, it is going to generate even more friction and heat which will cause…

A tire blowout is more than just an inconvenience. A blowout can cause you to be in an accident. This is especially true if you are driving fast. You want to avoid a blowout if at all possible. Here are a few tips on how to avoid blowouts from our Kia service team.

Always make sure that your tires are inflated to the proper level. Both over-inflated and under-inflated tires can cause the tread to wear, and this leads to blowouts. Make sure that your wheels are properly aligned. Wheels out of alignment wear unevenly leading to blowouts. 

Having the correct tire size means that your speedometer actually reflects the correct speed. Most drivers don’t realize that changing the size of the tire without taking into consideration the recommendations of the car manufacturer could alter how the speedometer projects the speed of the car. Let the Dolan Kia team help you find a suitable tire replacement from our Reno, NV dealership.

Each tire has a unit that represents the aspect ratio, which is also defined as the height of the sidewall. Normally, the aspect ratio is written as a percentage of the width of the tire. 

You may not think purchasing tires is very complicated, however there are some things you ought to know. For instance, did you know about the different types of tires? You read that correctly. For the purposes of this blog, we can talk about winter tires versus all-season ones.

Winter tires are critical if you live in or travel to colder climates, where snow and ice are routinely represented on the roadways. Winter tires are different than all-season tires.