Tires and Wheels
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Dexter drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasure, but it...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on January 01, 2021
Why are wheel bearings for Dexter vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around Dexter, Missouri....
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on December 27, 2020
Dexter drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you'll feel it in the steerin...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on December 06, 2020
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They consider 2/32 of an inch to be the minimum legal tread depth. Tw...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on August 30, 2020
Most Dexter 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 tread at all when we think of a bald tire. And when we take our vehicles in for preventive maintenance, the techni...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on May 17, 2020
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 Dexter driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Missouri, winter tires differed from highway tires only in thei...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on October 13, 2019
Most Dexter residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Dexter drivers – it also has a financial impact....
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on October 06, 2019
Every Dexter vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to match the season you are driving in. S...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on August 08, 2019
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