Ron's Automotive
1215 SW 24th, Norman, OK 73072 405.321.8856

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The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit.  Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher: Your vehicle's air conditioning...
Published on: Aug 31, 2023

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

Simple Answers from Ron's Automotive for Norman: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} 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: Functi...
Published on: Jan 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

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Norman

A lot of Norman want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just don't fit right: The tires rub in turns or...
Published on: May 28, 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