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Tires By the Numbers (What Tire Numbers Mean)

You may have noticed your tires have a pretty long number on them.  Yours might start with a letter, then a 3-digit number, followed by a few more numbers and letters.  That string of letter...
Published on: Mar 23, 2025

Collegeville Tire Tread Depth - Washington vs. Lincoln

Let’s focus on the effect of tire tread depth on braking.  When talking about stopping power, we tend to focus on our brakes.  But our tires are where the rubber meets the road.  ...
Published on: Sep 29, 2024

Time For New Tires In Collegeville?

{{ image('MzI5') }} A lot of factors go into selecting new tires: traction, Collegeville weather conditions, handling, load capacity, tread life, looks, warranty and price. PA driving conditions vary...
Published on: Jul 28, 2024

Simple Answers from Don DeWane's Garage for Collegeville: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced? Answer The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
Published on: Mar 23, 2024

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Don DeWane's Garage

People need to be concerned about wheel alignment for two primary reasons: safety and money.  When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side. A moment of inattention could put y...
Published on: Aug 22, 2023

Washington V. Lincoln: Tread Depth Champion In Collegeville

Today's Don DeWane's Garage article focuses on the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When Collegeville and drivers talk about stopping power, they tend to focus on their brakes. But our tires ar...
Published on: Jul 30, 2023

Don DeWane's Garage Tech Question On Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Don DeWane's Garage Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?Don DeWane's Garage Answer:...
Published on: Jul 09, 2023

Tire Rotation and Balancing

You can make your tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing.  Let’s start with tire rotation.  In normal driving, your front tires wear more on the shoulders bec...
Published on: Feb 03, 2023