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In the classic Van Halen tune “Panama,” David Lee Roth proclaimed, “Got the feel for the wheel, keep the moving parts clean.” As the song suggests, if you’re hitting the town, you’ll want your ride to look as immaculate as possible.  What’s the point in owning a badass car if you don’t take care of …

(Original post date October 12, 2018) We all know tires can get expensive — replacing one tire quickly becomes replacing two and then, suddenly, all four. A payment plan for your tire purchase eases the blow to your wallet and will relieve the pressure of an unexpected yet necessary purchase. Even if you are just …

Do you know the difference between a pot and a pan? The question has led to heated dinner-table debates for years, causing deep divides. Who’s right? Pots have deeper sides and pans are shallow and used to fry things with concentrated heat. But we digress.  Heated debates can also arise when discussing rims versus wheels …

Even though the old saying “you get what you pay for” is mostly true with tires, you can still find low-cost tires that are above average in quality. Cheap tires can mean low prices and low quality, but not always. You can find decent tires that handle well, have good tread wear, and don’t make …

Yes, you’re reading a blog post that answers a self-serving question: Where is the best place to buy tires? Well, Tire Agent, of course. We’d be skeptical, too, but hang on! If you’ve never bought tires online, the real question is: Should I buy tires online, and why?  If you’ve never bought tires online, you …

There is so much more going on inside your tire than what meets the eye. Most people don’t give much thought to the actual science put into tires. They probably just see a round-shaped rubber object and move on with their lives. But when you’re shopping for such a critical item responsible for your family’s …

Established in 2013, AMP positions themselves as a premium quality aggressive tire brand at a price point that will make any off-road enthusiast smile. The AMP tire team is passionate about how you perform in every terrain, it’s not just enough to get you there. Using – advanced materials, state of the art production, and …

Customizing your vehicle is very common these days. We’re not talking about crazy modifications like you’d see in the “Fast & Furious” movies. Not many people have the need for NOS to get a quick start off a red light. But you will see some incredible cosmetic changes as you drive around the hip parts …

When to Repair or Replace Tires Based on Sidewall and Shoulder Damage This car tire diagram from Yokohama shows where the tire shoulder begins; it ends where the sidewall begins.  Many factors go into when to repair or replace your tires. It’s not just when the manufacturer suggests it’s time. You also need to look …

When you hear the term “aspect ratio,” photography might come to mind. Aspect ratio is the relationship between the height and width of any image. The term is also used with computer screens, televisions, engineering, graphic design and several other fields. But, tires are round, not square like photos and video screens. Well, aspect ratio isn’t …