Tires and Wheels
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Are You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)
If your vehicle has a few years on it, you've no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the w...
Published on: Mar 22, 2023
Washington V. Lincoln: Tread Depth Champion In Norman
Today's Ron's Automotive article focuses on the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When Norman and drivers talk about stopping power, they tend to focus on their brakes. But our tires are where t...
Published on: Mar 13, 2023
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: Oct 15, 2022
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Norman
New tires are a big ticket item for most Norman drivers. You're not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it'll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again.
And of cours...
Published on: Apr 22, 2022
Nailed It! (Tire Repairs)
We've all been there. You park somewhere only to return and find one of your tires is flat; you've picked up a nail on the road. You're hoping you can just have it patched and be on your w...
Published on: Oct 05, 2021
Winter Tires
Let’s talk about winter tires. We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires.
Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
Published on: Aug 01, 2021
Simple Answers from Ron's Automotive for Norman: Tire Tread Depth
Question
How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced?
Answer
That is a very important question. As we discuss the matter, keep in mind that one of the most imp...
Published on: Jun 13, 2019
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Ron's Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
Functio...
Published on: Jan 17, 2019