Check inflation pressure (including the spare) at least once a month and before every long trip. Tires must be checked when they are cold (before they have run a mile). If you must drive over a mile for air, measure and record the under-inflation amount of each tire.
Summer is the time to get your vehicle ready for road-trips, camping, driving to the pool, or heading out on a vacation. Merle’s should be your first stop to saving money on a safe trip with our Complete Tire Maintenance Package.
The summer driving season is here and Oklahoman’s are heading out on the road for vacation. Here are six tips drivers can use to stay safe, reduce fuel consumption and make your road trip fun and hazard free. Kevin Rohlwing, senior vice president of training at the Tire Industry Association (TIA), points out that “before heading [...]
Storms rolling through Oklahoma City in the winter usually bring dangerous driving conditions with them. During this season it is common to accidentally slide or bump into a curb with your car or truck. What you may not notice until after the storm, is your vehicle’s wheel alignment is off because of the impact to the suspension. You may even have wheel slightly bent, or tires out of balance. All of which are dangerous if not carefully inspected by a professional.
The key to vehicle safety and reliability is to replace parts as they wear. Your shocks and struts react to every wheel and body movement, every bump and every corner. They keep your vehicle stable and you in control. You’ll want a professional technician to inspect and road test your vehicle’s shocks and struts every [...]
