Each year, you’ll see the Spring-time ads in the papers and online for tires. The ads are generally from big box stores. They have several bays for oil changes, tires, batteries and other such services. Some even have younger auto repair technicians that are enthusiastic and knowledgeable, to a point. Most people prefer to take their vehicle to a qualified and reputable auto repair shop for maintenance

Tires have advanced over the years. Tire manufacturers have developed tires that grab the road with greater efficiency. They’ve created tires that last longer, that provide greater performance in varying conditions – such as wet, snowy and icy roads. Now, the manufacture of tires is about to take another leap forward. Pirelli is introducing tires that will communicate with an app you can download

Does it seem as though your car just isn’t getting around as well during this McHenry winter? Why would that change? After all, it’s the same car, right? Actually, there is a very good reason that your car’s ability to negotiate the roads in the winter would change and you can trace the problem to where the rubber meets the road. It’s all about tire tread. With good tire tread, your tires