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Our next blog will cover Aggressively lowered cars and how to make sure modifications do not impact your ties and wheels in a negative way!

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Mr. QuickTrick™

Tire Rotation.. Just the Facts to save on the Jacks!

Tire rotation is beneficial in many ways. Rotation at recommended times can preserve balanced handling and traction and even out tire wear. Tire rotation will also provide performance enhancements.
Most tire mileage warranties require tire rotation in order to keep a valid warranty.

So…When should tires be rotated?
We recommend that tires be rotated every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.  Tire rotation can be done with oil change intervals while the vehicle is off the ground or in your own driveway for you DIYer’s. This is also a good time to have your tires rebalanced and use your QuickTrick™ Alignment Product to check your alignment measurements against your specs.
Tire rotation helps even out tire wear by allowing each tire to serve in as many of the vehicle’s wheel positions as possible. Tire rotation does not correct wear problems due to worn mechanical parts or incorrect inflation pressures and this makes it critical that you establish the proper timeline along with routine maintenance on your QuickTrick™ measurements to address potential issues before they become a costly fact!
It is best when all four tires wear evenly because as wear reduces a tire’s tread depth, it allows all four tires to respond to the driver’s input more quickly, maintains the handling and helps increase the tire’s cornering traction.
When your tires wear out together, you can get a new set of tires without being forced to buy pairs. If you replace tires in sets, you will enjoy the original handling balance.
We will cover rotation patterns next week.  Until then..
Have a great week!
Mr. QuickTrick

Preparing Your Wheels for Winter – Final Segment

Consider Buying Snow Tires You might think snow tires are only for MANLY men who live in the Wild. The fact is that regular tires do not execute as well during winter as they do the rest of the year. Colder temperatures can cause standard tires to become harder and lose traction, even when there is no snow on the roads. Preparing your car for winter whiteout takes a little extra work, but you will be grateful in hindsight. Superior tires mean fewer breakdowns. Spend more time at your destination and less time at the side of the road. Not all of us can have a MANLY cave in the Wild! Remember, The QuickTrick™ Alignment Products cannot ward off snow or read tire pressure, but we can certainly give you the edge on knowing when you have a problem before you go out in the snow! You can find more tips on our website at QuickTrickaPedia & Alignment 101 @ http://www.quicktrickalignment.com/ See you next week!

Preparing Your Wheels for Winter – Installation 2 of 3

Installation 2

Become a Tire Pressure expert in Winter

One cause of uneven tire wear is incorrect (under) inflation. Tires lose about 1 pound per square inch of pressure for every 10 degree drop in temperature.

This might not sound like much but, consider that a drop in tire pressure as small as 5 psi alters a car’s safety.

Keeping your tires properly inflated can help them last longer—and might even save you a few dollars at the pump, not to mention on your alignment issues. 

The QuickTrick™ Alignment Products are not designed to give you a tire pressure reading, so always keep your tire pressure gauge with your QuickTrick™ Sticks!

You can find more tips on our website at QuickTrickaPedia& Alignment 101

Preparing Your Wheels for Winter – Installation 1 of 3 Test

Preparing Your Wheels for Winter – Installation 1 of 3 Test 

Your Tire Tread

 • One of the first ways to tell if your tires are ready for winter roads is to check the wear on the tread.

 • If your wheels are correctly aligned & you have rotated your tires regularly, the tread should be worn evenly on both sides. If not, this could be a sign that your wheels are out of alignment and need adjusting before the big freeze hits.

 • Uneven or excessive tread wearing can cause major problems during the winter months, as roads get slicker and your tires require more grip to brake and accelerate.

 • Take the ‘penny test’:

1. Hold a penny between your thumb and forefinger so that Lincoln’s head is showing. 
2. Place the top of Lincoln’s head into one of the grooves of the tire’s tread. 
3. If any part of Lincoln’s head is obscured by the tread, you have a safe amount of tread. 
4. If you can see above Lincoln’s head, then you need a new tire. 

Join us next week for part 2 and make sure you keep up with your 6-week measurement checks with your QuickTrick™ Alignment Products. Have a great Week!

Mr QuickTrick™