Posted on 9/3/2015
The ABCs of TPMS:FAQ about TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) from the experts at Queens 106 St Tire & WheelI'm hearing a lot about tire pressure monitoring systems; what exactly is TPMS?TPMS is a fairly new automotive warning system feature displaying tire pressure in new vehicles equipped with them. The law requiring TPMS was mandated by the federal government in 2007. And right from the start everyone at Queens 106 St Tire & Wheel shop locations ... its techs, managers and staff were trained to answer questions about TPMS, maintain, replace and service tire presure monitoring systems. TPMS systems have warning lights on the dashboard (see image above) informing the driver whether anyone of the 4 tires is compromised in safety because of improper tire pressure. (Please note: the batteries powering the display on the dashboard wear out like any other batte ... read more
Posted on 10/20/2012
by: Cole Matthews Tire Services and Repair 106 St. Tire & Wheel has been selling new discount brand name tires such a Goodyear, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Michelin, Falken, Continental, Hankook, BF Goodrich, Cooper, Dunlop, Toyo, Nitto, Nankang, Vogue, Vredestein, Nexen as well as used tires and providing our customers with services and repairs of uncompromising quality for nearly 30 years. We have always stressed a fact that most people take for granted....the only part of your car that touches the ground are your tires. Do you want to trust old, worn, under-inflated tires with the health and wellness of your family? Under-inflated tires are the #1 cause of tire related accidents and they cause thousands of accidents every year and hundreds of deaths. When your tires are well maintained, you're safer, your car rides smoother, your tires last longer AND your vehicle uses less fuel which saves you money. Also, using less fuel means less pollution. Each year, the burning o ... read more