Category: Tires
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Spare Tire: Keeping You Going After a Tire Failure
Spare Tire: What It Is and Why It Matters at Meineke in Charlottesville When you experience a flat tire, your spare tire becomes the most important part of your car. Since it provides a temporary replacement, it allows you to keep driving until the flat can be repaired or replaced. Whether you’re navigating Charlottesville traffic…
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Tire Sidewall Codes: What You Need To Know About Your Tire
What Tire Sidewall Codes Are and Why They Matter at Meineke in Hampton In Hampton, where drivers travel across the Hampton Roads Bridge–Tunnel or cruise along Mercury Boulevard, tire knowledge can make a big difference in staying safe and prepared. So, knowing how to read your tire sidewall code is one of the easiest ways…
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Tires: When to Change Them to Keep You on the Road
Tire Replacement: Signs It’s Time and Why It Matters Your tires do more than just roll—they keep you safe, stable, and in control of your vehicle. Since they’re the only point of contact between your car and the road, knowing when to replace them is essential. Whether you’re driving through Hampton or taking a weekend…
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Spare Tire: Everything You Need to Know to Stay Safe
Spare Tire: Why You Need One and When to Replace It A flat tire can happen when you least expect it. Since road hazards like nails, potholes, and debris can cause sudden tire damage, having a spare tire ensures you’re never stranded. But just like regular tires, your spare needs proper care to stay reliable.…
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Tire Inflator Kits and You: Everything You Need To Know
When you’re on the road, a tire inflator kit can be a lifesaver. Whether you’re dealing with a slow leak or a low-pressure warning. Here in Newport News keeping your tires properly inflated is critical not only for safety, but for fuel efficiency, and tire longevity. Here at Meineke in Newport News, we know that…
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Tire Blowout! What You Need to Know to be Safe
What Can Cause a Tire Blowout and What to Do If It Happens While Driving Imagine this: You’re on your way to a romantic evening at the Valentine’s Day Dinner at the Grey Goose when suddenly: Bang! Your tire blows out. And now your perfectly planned romantic evening in Hampton is ruined. So, to help…
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Extreme Cold and Your Tires: What You Need to Know
How Extreme Cold Weather Affects Your Car or Truck Tires and How to Maintain Them Winter is here as an artic blast is headed our way. So, there is dangerous cold ahead for Hampton Roads. And this icy grip can take a toll on your car or truck tires in ways Hampton drivers may not…
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The Pros and Cons of Retread Tires vs. New
Understanding Retread Tires: Pros and Cons Compared to New Tires December her in Virginia Beach means cold weather and holiday shopping. And the last thing we need during this season is a flat tire that requires a new tire purchase. But, maybe a new tire isn’t necessary. Because, through it may be time to replace…
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Spare the Tire; Spoil the Road Trip: Why a Spare Tire is Key
Why You Need a Spare Tire and How to Keep It Ready for the Road Imagine this: You’re coming home from the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia Beach when BOOM! Your tire blows. And now you’re thinking about something you never do: your spare tire. A spare tire might not be the…
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Your Tire Sidewall Codes: Everything You Need to Know
Understanding the Tire Sidewall Code Sometimes, when you look at all the numbers and codes on your car or truck, it can seem like you need to learn a whole new language. For example, when you check the sidewall of your tire, you’ll notice a series of numbers and letters, like P215/65R15 95H. But this…