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How much do you know about wheels, rims, and lug nuts? What you don’t know could negatively impact your vehicle’s performance. From the experts at Action Gator Tire in Florida, here’s everything you need to know about rims and wheels. Lug Nuts Do you want to know which lug nuts are best for your aftermarket wheels? Do you want to replace your current lug nuts? … Continue reading What You Need to Know About Wheels and Rims
Did you know underinflated tires decrease your fuel efficiency and increase the likelihood of tire damage and failure? Improperly inflated tires are also prone to irregular tread wear that can shorten the life of your tires. All in all, checking your tire air pressure often can help you save a lot of money over the life of your tires. Just how often should you check … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Tire Air Pressure
A lot of misinformation, outdated thinking, and wives’ tales surround car tire safety. You may believe false information without even realizing it, and these tire safety myths could put you and your family in danger when your tires don’t perform as you expect them to. Here are the tire facts you need to know to keep you and your family safe. Common Tire Safety Myths … Continue reading Tire Safety Myths
How can you tell when it’s time for new tires? It’s important to know how to check tire tread depth because bald tires put you, your family, and other people on the road at risk since you have less traction and stopping power. Luckily, there are several ways you can tell if your tread is low enough that you need to spring for new tires. … Continue reading How to Check Tire Tread Depth
Have you ever thought about how important your tires are for keeping you safe? Bald tires drastically increase your stopping distance, especially in bad weather. Overinflated or underinflated tires can impact your vehicle’s handling. And old tires are more prone to dangerous blowouts. So, how can you keep you and your family safe? Follow these tire safety practices. Tread Depth Tread depth refers to how … Continue reading Tire Safety Practices to Keep You Safe
When looking for new tires, you may come across the terms load range and load index. What do they mean? What information do they tell you about the tire? Here’s what you should know about load range vs. load index. Ply Rating and Load Range Load range describes how much weight a tire can carry and is based on an older measurement called ply rating. … Continue reading Load Range Vs. Load Index – What Do They Mean?
Cleaning your tires is about more than just helping them look good. Removing brake dust and other debris helps prevent damage that could shorten the life of your tires. So, what’s the best way to clean your tires without damaging them or your wheels? Here are the top tips from Action Gator Tire on how to clean your tires. Tips for Cleaning Your Tires First, … Continue reading How to Clean Your Tires
Florida has different weather than much of the rest of the country. We see hot, humid, and wet weather, with virtually no snow or ice. So the best tires for Florida weather are different than the best tires in other places. Don’t risk your or your family’s life with the wrong tires. Let’s look at the best and worst tires for Florida. The Worst Tires … Continue reading What Are the Best Tires for Florida Weather?
Action Gator Tire is here to help you take the guesswork out of buying a used car. We know that shopping for a used car ranks right up there with getting a tooth pulled. However, putting in the extra time and research can be well worth it. That’s why we have compiled the best tips and tricks to help you find your next used car … Continue reading Your Complete Guide to Buying a Used Vehicle
Now that summer is officially in full swing here in The Sunshine State, it’s time to make sure your vehicle is ready for the hot weather! Make sure your car is operating safely and smoothly with these 9 summer car tips: 1. Make Sure Your A/C Is Good To Go Priority one should be making sure your car’s air conditioning is working properly. Any Floridian … Continue reading Getting Your Car Ready for Florida Summer
