Tires and Wheels

  • Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Sacramento, California
    Everyone in Sacramento, California eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Sac...
    Published on: Aug 02, 2011
  • The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
    Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Sacramento area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have ...
    Published on: Aug 12, 2011
  • Sacramento Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Sacramento on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is un...
    Published on: Oct 11, 2011
  • Tire Maintenance in Sacramento
    With the recent focus in the Sacramento area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Sacramento drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to ...
    Published on: Nov 08, 2011
  • Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
    Sacramento drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes ...
    Published on: Nov 22, 2011
  • Saving Lives in Sacramento with Tire Pressure
    All new passenger vehicles on our Sacramento, California, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems – TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since ...
    Published on: Dec 08, 2011
  • Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Sacramento Ride
      It seems like everywhere you go in the Sacramento area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. S...
    Published on: Feb 29, 2012
  • All About Your TPMS in Sacramento
    Sacramento drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for California auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skid...
    Published on: May 31, 2012
  • Wheel Balancing at Hal's Auto Care
    So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Sacramento drivers can tell if their tires are out of balan...
    Published on: Jun 08, 2012
  • Hal's Auto Care Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
      Welcome to the Hal's Auto Care automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Sacramento conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact...
    Published on: Jul 12, 2012
  • Tire Tread Depth for Sacramento, California Drivers
    Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of ...
    Published on: Jul 25, 2012
  • When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
      Hey Sacramento area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our California streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Sacramento...
    Published on: Nov 16, 2012
  • Selecting New Tires and Wheels
    Some of us Sacramento drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around California, wher...
    Published on: Jan 17, 2013
  • The Hal's Auto Care Guide to Tire Specs
    You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Sacramento service center you keep repeating it ov...
    Published on: Feb 26, 2013
  • Sacramento Tire Repair
    Most Sacramento residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for ...
    Published on: Sep 03, 2013
  • Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings
    Why are wheel bearings for Sacramento vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Hal's Auto Care post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and...
    Published on: Sep 13, 2013
  • Getting New Tires in Sacramento?
    There are so many tire choices in the Sacramento area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a ...
    Published on: Oct 02, 2013
  • Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in Sacramento
    Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Sacramento area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand – you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't ...
    Published on: Oct 25, 2013
  • Tire Replacement: What Sacramento Drivers Need to Know
    Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your funct...
    Published on: Nov 13, 2013
  • Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Hal's Auto Care
    Many Sacramento drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel design...
    Published on: Feb 21, 2014