Tires and Wheels

  • Talk to Allen's Automotive Center About New Shoes for Your Vehicle
    Custom wheels are one way that Memphis 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 f...
    Published on: Jul 16, 2015
  • Helping Memphis Drivers Get the Right Tires
    Every Memphis vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to ma...
    Published on: Sep 23, 2015
  • Under Pressure in Memphis: TPMS
    Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Memphis, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal gover...
    Published on: Feb 25, 2015
  • How Much is Enough for Memphis Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth
    Most Memphis drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that “bald” tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no t...
    Published on: Jan 01, 2015
  • Below 45 Degrees in Memphis: Consider Winter Tires
    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 Memphis drivers couldn't wait to get them off the c...
    Published on: Apr 22, 2015
  • Automotive Tips from Allen's Automotive Center: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
    Repair or Replace? That’s a question Memphis 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: Dec 04, 2015
  • Winter Tires
    What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Memphis driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen t...
    Published on: Mar 20, 2016
  • Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Allen's Automotive Center
    A lot of us Memphis 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 po...
    Published on: Apr 04, 2016
  • Shake It up in Memphis!: Why Wheel Balancing
    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: May 08, 2016
  • By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Allen's Automotive Center in Memphis
    Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Memphis drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you...
    Published on: May 29, 2016
  • Allen's Automotive Center Advice on Buying New Tires
    Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Memphis driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-we...
    Published on: Jan 23, 2017
  • Automotive Tips from Allen's Automotive Center: Where Should New Tires Be Placed
    When Memphis 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 significan...
    Published on: May 31, 2017
  • Automotive Tips from Allen's Automotive Center: Tire Replacement Overview
    Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Memphis drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire dete...
    Published on: Jun 12, 2017
  • Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Memphis: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Allen's Automotive Center
    Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Memphis drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance w...
    Published on: Sep 29, 2017
  • Picking the Right Tires in Memphis
    Shopping for tires in Memphis 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, th...
    Published on: Oct 01, 2017
  • Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Memphis
    A lot of people get custom wheels in Memphis. 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 f...
    Published on: Feb 12, 2018
  • When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
      Hey Memphis area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Tennessee streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Memphis area, ...
    Published on: Jul 02, 2018
  • Getting New Tires in Memphis?
    There are so many tire choices in the Memphis area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a sig...
    Published on: Aug 19, 2018
  • Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Allen's Automotive Center
    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: Feb 18, 2019
  • Beware of Cheap Tires in Memphis
    Do you like to shop for shoes in Memphis?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 sho...
    Published on: Mar 03, 2019