Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Fairbanks, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal gov...
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Fairbanks drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance...
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 Fairbanks drivers couldn't wait to get them off the...
A lot of people get custom wheels in Fairbanks. 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...
Shopping for tires in Fairbanks 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, ...
Why are wheel bearings for Fairbanks vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Gabe's Truck & Auto Repair post, we'll discuss more about wheel be...
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 Fairbanks driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen...
Most Fairbanks 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...
Welcome to the Gabe's Truck & Auto Repair automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear.
Let's focus on stopping in wet Fairbanks conditions. In order for a tire to have go...
Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Fairbanks driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-...
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Fairbanks drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire de...
When Fairbanks 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 signific...
Do you like to shop for shoes in Fairbanks?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 s...
With the recent focus in the Fairbanks area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Fairbanks drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to ma...
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 Fairbanks service center you keep repeating it ove...
Tires do a lot of work for Fairbanks drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while driv...
Repair or Replace? That’s a question Fairbanks drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter o...
A lot of us Fairbanks 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 ...
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Fairbanks drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would y...
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Fairbanks on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is und...