A tire's most important job is to carry the load required of it, and the load range/ply rating branded on the tire's sidewall indicates how much load the tire is designed to carry (at a specific pressure). Whenever changing tire sizes or from one tire type to another, it's important to ensure...
Why do we change our tires and wheels? Aside from necessity, most of us do it for performance, comfort and style. But to be sure our tires are performing properly and that we're rolling comfortably and in style, we'll need to correctly install our new tires and wheels. Here's a few tips from us...
Proper wheel installation requires the wheel-attaching hardware (lug nuts or bolts) be tightened to the recommended torque specification for the vehicle make, model and year. Torque specifications are usually found in the vehicle's owner's manual.* Proper torque requires using the correct...
Orders drop shipped to your location from Tire Rack are properly packaged to ensure that products are damage-free upon arrival and a correct fitment, as well. Please follow the steps below upon receipt of merchandise. The procedure is designed to make returns, should they be necessary,...
Every independent Recommended Installer has to meet several requirements before qualifying for the program. Ensuring that it uses quality mounting and balancing equipment and employs properly trained technicians capable of performing damage-free installations are the first steps. But equally...
Day One You'll automatically get order confirmation emails for your customer's order being direct shipped to your location for installation. This is your first opportunity to contact your (sometimes new) customer for the first time and schedule their installation. A valuable service to the...
Ultimately, you receive quality customers through your participation in Tire Rack's Recommended Installer Program. These customers have long-term potential and are customers with a tendency to refer additional business your way. These customers will use the listings on Tire Rack's website to...
Using Survey Results to Your AdvantageThe installer survey was developed to help ensure the integrity and success of Tire Rack's independent Recommended Installer program. The results and comments received benefit you and your customers, as well. These results (shown online) provide prospective...
Program Advantages Website content encourages customers to use Recommended Installers. Your new customer acquisition costs = $0. You receive qualified customers with long-term potential and a tendency to refer additional business to you. ...
*Fuel Economy, That is. And More. Maintaining correct tire inflation pressure helps optimize tire performance and fuel economy. Correct tire inflation pressure allows drivers to experience tire comfort, durability and performance designed to match the needs of their vehicles. Tire deflection...
Proper wheel installation requires the wheel-attaching hardware (lug nuts or bolts) be tightened to the recommended torque specification for the vehicle make, model and year. Torque specifications are usually found in the vehicle's owner's manual.* Proper torque requires using the correct...
Wheels come in many different styles, sizes, bolt patterns and offsets. How do we know which wheels will fit a specific vehicle? And further, how can we ensure trouble-free installation? First, we get to know a vehicle inside and out. Measuring a vehicle's critical components with sophisticated...
The same level of care must be taken when removing tires for warranty and road hazard claims as you would use for any other tire removal/installation. Take steps to ensure your work isn't the reason a claim gets disqualified. When a Tire Rack customer's tire order related to a warranty or...
Match mounting is an often-referred to installation process where a new tire's position on the wheel is selected to help minimize the tire and wheel combination's force variation and/or imbalance. Many installers have asked about the meaning and usage of match mounting and the use of the...
In today's world of increasingly difficult to service lower profile tire/wheel fitments it is important to use up-to-date tire service equipment. Modern, full feature tire mounters typically utilize a powered roller assist device and/or a variety of attachment arms to effectively position the...
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