Never Have A Flat Tire Again? Yes, It’s Possible. A really great thing happened to me recently: I had a flat tire. Or rather, I didn’t have a flat tire, I had a damaged run flat tire. Because I have run flat tires on my car, it’s impossible to have a truly flat tire. I…
7 Things to Know About Tires Before Hitting the Road
We all have tires on our cars, but how much do we know about them? Honestly, they’ve always seemed like a necessary evil to drive my car until I learned a lot more about them. Last week, Michelin invited me and twenty other women in the auto industry to their headquarters to Tire School. We had the…
Need New Tires? What You Should Know About Choosing the Right Tires for You
I’ve never met a driver who was excited to buy new tires. Most of my customers look so disappointed when I share the bad news. It’s hard to blame them. Tires seem like a big investment. Like it or not, you’re going to need to replace your tires at some point. Here’s how to choose…
What to Know About Tires Before You Buy
Once you know, it’s easy. Most of us don’t think twice about those rings of black rubber until something goes wrong. We head to a shop that smells like tires and is full of displays about tires that do more to confuse than inform. We often rely on the salesperson behind the counter to suggest…
Tire Safety: From Air to Replacement
Sunscreen, beach towel, water; we are off for the summer. But did you check the safety of your tires? Summer driving can be just as dangerous as winter driving, especially if the tires on your vehicle are not properly maintained. I recently attended the Super Mom event with Cooper Tire Company, to learn about their…
Buying Tires: 10 Tips To Buy Smarter and Save Money
What Every Tire Buyer Needs To Know When It Comes to Replacing Your Tires I hate buying tires. It seems like every time I take my car in for service, a new set of tires is recommended. I hate the pressure: to buy something I’m not familiar with, not knowing if I’m getting a fair…