Category Archives: Tire Recappers News

Here in the South, with October temperatures stubbornly clinging to the 80s, it’s hard to imagine that winter will ever befall us. But, dear drivers, it surely will. Although we’re fairly lucky to avoid the worst of winter’s wrath here in Tennessee, that complacency can be dangerous. Icy roads abound, deicing supplies are quickly depleted, […]

Avoid the summer weekend warriors and travel like a native — take an off-road trip this fall and witness the grandeur of America in all of its seasonal glory. There’s nothing quite like stowing a tent, warm sleeping bags, a camp stove, and sturdy hiking boots into the back of your treasured four-wheel-drive. Be sure […]

You may have heard about a vehicle feature called TPMS, which stands for tire pressure monitoring system, but you may not yet be aware of the many benefits of this feature, or how you can determine whether your vehicle is equipped. This system is designed to make driving safer and also more economic. If you’d […]

These days, everyone is looking to save a buck or two. Learning how to tackle some of the basic maintenance needs of your car can help you do just that. If you’re up for the challenge, rotating your tires on your own can both provide an economical way to manage money and also help you […]

The United States uses 60% of its rubber resources to manufacture tires. Today, the amount of tires shipped into the U.S. has reached annual levels exceeding 300 million. Because of their complex chemical composition, tires present unique recycling challenges. While environmental advocates have made significant strides in figuring out how best to deal with the […]

Flat tires are a fairly regular occurrence amongst drivers. It’s just a matter of time before it happens to all of us, so knowing how to change a tire is an important skill! The good news is that auto manufacturers have gone to great lengths to make this process as simple as possible. However, some […]

The amount of air pressure in tires can have a serious impact on your safety. In particular, tires that are underinflated can lead to dangerous and sometimes even deadly accidents. Furthermore, because tires that don’t have enough pressure wear faster, they waste gas and have to be replaced sooner, which means more money out of […]

Despite the fact that passengers hear the screeching of tires every time an aircraft comes to an abrupt landing and bear witness to the rubber scars marring the tarmac, seldom do harried travelers give much thought to the tires themselves. And really, they should! These hard working tires are marvels of engineering, retreading, and recycling. In […]

When vehicles were originally equipped with pneumatic tires back in the early 1900s, the most challenging problem was getting the tires to withstand cuts, punctures, penetrations and blowouts. Back then, a tire in excellent shape would only average about 1,000 miles before wearing out, but because the roads were unpaved and riddled with hazards, most […]