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Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Carmel Road

People need to be concerned about wheel alignment for two primary reasons: safety and money.  When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side. A moment of inattention could put y...
Published on: Jan 14, 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: Nov 22, 2022

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Charlotte

New tires are a big ticket item for most Charlotte 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 co...
Published on: Sep 20, 2022

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: Jul 02, 2022

Simple Answers from Carmel Road in Charlotte: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Carmel Road Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Charlotte come with all-season tires that work pretty well in ...
Published on: Oct 28, 2021

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Charlotte

Hello Charlotte drivers! Let's pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don't eat them now – you're going to need them later.M...
Published on: Sep 21, 2021

Tire Rotation and Balancing

You can make your tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing.  Let’s start with tire rotation.  In normal driving, your front tires wear more on the shoulders bec...
Published on: Mar 21, 2021

Simple Answers from Carmel Road for Charlotte: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced? Answer The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
Published on: Mar 07, 2021