Tires and Wheels
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Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Columbus driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-w...Published on: Sep 04, 2015 -
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: Nov 06, 2015 -
Custom wheels are one way that Columbus folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several ...Published on: Nov 25, 2015 -
Shopping for tires in Columbus 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, t...Published on: May 15, 2016
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With the recent focus in the Columbus area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Columbus drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make...Published on: Jun 12, 2016 -
Repair or Replace? That’s a question Columbus drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of...Published on: Jul 18, 2016 -
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Columbus drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire det...Published on: Aug 15, 2016
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Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Columbus, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal gove...Published on: Oct 03, 2016 -
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Columbus on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is unde...Published on: Oct 31, 2016
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A lot of us Columbus 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 p...Published on: Feb 27, 2017 -
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Columbus drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would yo...Published on: Nov 12, 2017
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Do you like to shop for shoes in Columbus?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting sh...Published on: Jan 30, 2018 -
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: Apr 03, 2018 -
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Columbus drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance ...Published on: May 28, 2018 -
All new passenger vehicles on our Columbus, Georgia, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems – TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since they ...Published on: Sep 02, 2018 -
Welcome to the Tires First Inc automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Columbus conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact w...Published on: Sep 09, 2018 -
Columbus drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Georgia auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and...Published on: Sep 30, 2018 -
When Columbus drivers 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 significa...Published on: Mar 03, 2019
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Tires do a lot of work for Columbus drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while drivi...Published on: Apr 14, 2019
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You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Columbus service center you keep repeating it over...Published on: Apr 05, 2020