Tires and Wheels
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With the recent focus in the Memphis area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Memphis drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make t...Published on: Feb 22, 2012 -
All new passenger vehicles on our Memphis, Tennessee, 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: Mar 22, 2012 -
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of ...Published on: Mar 29, 2012 -
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Memphis drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance ...Published on: May 15, 2012 -
Some of us Memphis drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around Tennessee, where yo...Published on: Aug 14, 2012 -
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 Memphis service center you keep repeating it over ...Published on: Aug 21, 2012 -
It seems like everywhere you go in the Memphis area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some...Published on: Oct 12, 2012 -
Why are wheel bearings for Memphis vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Allen's Automotive Center post, we'll discuss more about wheel beari...Published on: Feb 14, 2013 -
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Memphis 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 hav...Published on: Mar 28, 2013 -
Tires do a lot of work for Memphis drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while drivin...Published on: Sep 05, 2013 -
Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your funct...Published on: Oct 02, 2013 -
Most Memphis residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Me...Published on: Nov 26, 2013 -
Everyone in Memphis, Tennessee 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 Memphis...Published on: Dec 17, 2013 -
Memphis drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Tennessee auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids an...Published on: Feb 18, 2014 -
Memphis 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...Published on: Mar 11, 2014 -
Many Memphis 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 a...Published on: May 02, 2014 -
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not al...Published on: Jul 11, 2014 -
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Southaven area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have o...Published on: Mar 10, 2015 -
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Memphis on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is under...Published on: Oct 14, 2015 -
Welcome to the Allen's Automotive Center automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Memphis conditions. In order for a tire to have good ...Published on: Dec 09, 2014