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What Tire Is Best | Kinds and Brands For Your Car

What Tire Is Best | Kinds and Brands For Your Car

It may seem like a simple topic, but when the rubber meets the road there’s more to tires than you might think. When it comes to all the different kinds and brands, Frank’s Servicenter can help you make the best decision for your car.    What Car Tires Are Best? Need new tires? Call Frank’s at (215) 355-8877.   There are a lot of cars on the road and whether you’re driving an SUV, compact sedan or sport car, you’ll want to know about these tire tread categories:   Touring: If you’re looking to get from Point ‘A’ to ‘B’ as smoothly as possible this kind of tire is best for you. These treads combine traction and efficiency to keep you cruising around nice and easy in all seasons. All Terrain: SUV and off-road enthusiasts will like these tires that provide the absolute best traction for going wherever life takes you, even in the worst conditions ... read more

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Tires

How old are my cars Tires?

How old are my cars Tires?

Need to know how old your tire is? The Tire Identification Number can tell you. Where can you find it? What do the letters and numbers mean?  "DOT" stands for the U.S. Department of Transportation. Displaying this symbol means that the tire meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tire safety standards. The DOT serial number is located on the sidewall near the edge of the rim. DOT is followed by a series of digits that identify where the tire was manufactured, size, and the specific code, along with the week and year the tire was manufactured. The first two digits are the week of manufacture and the second two digits are the Year. As you can see in the Example the tire pictured was manufactured during the 34th week of 2019.  This is important information for your safety. We have all seen the carcasses of tires on the side of the highway. Many times this is due to old tires that should have been replaced failing while ... read more

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Tires

Why Does My Car Need an Alignment?

Why Does My Car Need an Alignment?

Cars and trucks need a periodic wheel alignment in order to properly position the steering and suspension components. You may be thinking to yourself, "well didn't they do all of this when the car was new?" the answer is...Yes! All vehicles are aligned from the factory.  Although the components wear through normal driving. Not to mention when we drive over potholes, speed bumps, driveway entrances, and even curbs! The steering and suspension parts shift and wear constantly. When our vehicles are out of alignment we will wear out tires faster and lose ride quality.  As you can see in the illustration a worn and cracking bushing that has not been replaced can allow the components to rest in a new position negatively affecting your wheel alignment.  Some symptoms of a vehicle that is far out of alignment include drifting or pulling while driving. You may even notice that on the highway the car wants to change lanes if you let go of the steering wheel. Additi ... read more

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Wheel Alignment