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As residents of Northeast Ohio, we are no strangers to wet, icy, and snowy road conditions. Even with advances in tire technology, and routine visits to your local Tire Source to maintain and prolong the life of your tires and vehicle, not understanding the importance of proper tread depth on your tires can lead to challenging driving conditions. In fact, even tires that are at half the depth of when you first purchased them begin to increase your likelihood for challenging driving conditions...

Tire Source is ready to provide you with excellent car repair and auto service at any of our five area locations. The video below highlights the experience you can expect to have when using our Canton/Akron auto service and car repair. Our Akron/Canton car repair shops have been designed with you in mind including comfortable guest areas, free shuttle service, and quality car maintenance services. Let us show you why tire buying and car repair can be a pleasant experience. Visit one of our ...

You've got a flat tire. This type of situation rarely occurs at a convenient time or location. If you need to change the tire while in transit, make safety your top priority. Try to get as far off the road as possible and turn on your four-way flashers to alert passing motorists of your disabled vehicle. Also, don't park at the crest of a hill because other drivers may not be able to see you as they approach. Once you've made yourself as safe as possible, recognize that you're going to get ...

During the summer months, at the peak of travel season for much of the United States, you will probably be spending extra time in your vehicle as you explore new destinations or return to your favorite summertime spots. To get the kind of ride you like best on longer trips, it is important to equip your car with tires that will deliver the driving performance you want. For most people, that means sticking with all-season radial tires. As the name suggests, all-season tires are designed to d...

Whether your car is brand new or a few years old, there are several simple yet important things you can do to keep your vehicle safe and in good running order. The following car maintenance checklist is designed to help you get the most out of your car while avoiding major auto repairs for as long as possible. Tip #1: Always follow the manufacturers guidelines on oil changes. Every automobile manufacturer provides recommendations on the number of miles between oil changes. Todays rule of ...

Driving in Winter: Always Be Prepared Driving conditions are always unpredictable. However, winter care emergencies and weather-related accidents and delays can keep you stranded in the cold for hours. Thats why its good to prepare a winter emergency kit. If you breakdown, have an accident, face a long delay or just have to wait for roadside assistance, these items will be good to have at your disposal: Cell Phone: Probably the most important item in your kit. Bag of sand, salt o...

Preparing for Old Man Winter: A Winter Checklist When driving in extreme cold, your car needs winter car care to ensure that it will start and keep you going through harsh weather conditions. Autumn is the perfect time to get your car ready for cold weather driving. Because storms and cold weather can hit at any time, here is a basic winter checklist of items that, at a minimum, will keep you and your car driving throughout the season of ice and snow. Also, be sure to check out our wint...

Tire Source sponsored a Goodyear blimp tour of the Wingfoot Lake Blimp Hangar. Students from the 5th grade of Copley Middle School had a chance to visit the blimp hangar and see face to face The Spirit of Goodyear Blimp. The students also viewed a short film about the history of the Goodyear blimps. Another point of attraction at the blimp hangar is the construction area. Students had the chance to see old and current drawing plans for blimp construction.The highlight by far was the students ...

Our spring tire care checklist can help keep you safe on the road as the weather warms up. Spring in Ohio means rain, potholes and more frequent travels, all of which impact the performance of your tires and your vehicle. That is why it is important to add proper tire maintenance to your spring cleaning checklist. Here are five important tire maintenance tips for making sure your tires are ready for this seasonal transition: 1.Swap out winter tires for all-season radials.  In the sprin...

Tires all look sort of the same…round and black…and people tend to think tires don’t change much over the years. That’s really not true, though – engineers and designers are constantly working on advances in tire designs for more miles, better fuel economy and better performance. Here’s a rundown of current trends in tire technology you may not have been aware of: Tall, skinny tires are coming back. If you’ve ever ridden a beach cruiser bike vs. a racing bike, you know that skinny ...