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When your gas light comes on letting you know that you're low on gas; get to a gas station A.S.A.P. While it is possible to keep your vehicle running a while after the tank senses that it's about to be empty, this can affect your vehicle’s engine. Driving with little fuel can do a lot more than leave you stranded on the side of the road when it runs out.  We all want to get as our dollars worth per gallon out of a tank of gas, but in the long run, it’s not worth straining your vehicle. It's r...

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You weren’t paying attention and put way to much air in your tires. Maybe you misread how much you were supposed to include. Now what? Driving on overinflated tires can cause a serious safety risk to you and your passengers. This is due in large part to the increased blowout chance from the excess pressure on the tire. Here’s a quick explanation brought to you by Boulder Tire in Boulder, CO, on what will happen if you overinflate your tires and how you can remedy the issue! What Are Common P...

  Check Out Our Article in tirereview.com   To form a great team at your shop, it helps to first to stand in their shoes, to get your hands dirty before you take on a shop of your own. At least that’s what Bill Bender believes.   Read the rest by clicking the link below! https://www.tirereview.com/proud-to-be-an-independent-tire-dealer-bill-bender-boulder-tire/.

Tire Shopping in Boulder Just Got Better Boulder Tire and Tires Inc. Join Forces to Become Boulder’s Go-To Independent Tire Shop August 20, 2018, Boulder, Colorado – Buying tires here in Boulder is now better than ever. Boulder Tire, a subsidiary of Independent Motors, and Tires Inc. have joined forces, which means that they are now the largest independent tire shop in town. Tires Inc. officially closed its doors on August 1, 2018, after 35 years in business. Nick Hardy, the former owner of T...

Tire blowouts have become somewhat more rare these days as tire companies have made improvements to rubber compounds, tread and radial designs. But Boulder Tire in Boulder, CO knows that the one thing the tire companies can't design into their tires is customer diligence when it comes to inflation, and underinflated tires can spell real trouble on hot summer roads.  How Inflation Affects Tire Safety The shape and rolling profile of your tires depends on the support of the pressurized air inside...

Did you know that your car uses essential fluids to keep it running efficiently? The many working components of your vehicle require lubrication from some crucial fluids to perform their best. They will help to provide the function, safety, and comfort of your vehicle. Most drivers don’t pay attention to auto parts until they stop working. If you want to keep your vehicle running smoothly for years to come, you have to take the proper maintenance steps. When it comes to preventive maintenance ...

Good tires are not cheap, so it is important that you do everything you can to extend the life of your tires. Because a vehicle’s tires are the first point of contact, road hazards such as small rocks, trash, debris, and salt and chemicals can be hazardous while driving. Attempting to avoid the debris is dangerous when driving because — both visually and mentally — it is hard to process the hazard level of an object in the few seconds a driver has to react. Drivers who encounter road debris,...

All automobiles, regardless of type or age, require routine preventive maintenance services for them to last longer. Regular maintenance will increase the longevity of your vehicle and keep it performing optimally. Your owner’s manual provides a maintenance schedule that should be followed. It highlights specific mileage intervals for services to be performed to help keep your systems operating properly. The best way to prevent long-term and costly problems with your vehicle is to keep up with...

Having proper tire inflation can improve your gas mileage by up to 3.3%. The correct tire pressure for your vehicle can be found on a label in your vehicle’s glove compartment, or on the drivers-side door pillar. Higher temperatures and longer driving can take a toll on your tires, reducing pressure and resulting in potential accidents.    Under-inflation increases tire wear, reduces your fuel economy, and leads to higher carbon pollution emissions. Over-inflated tires can wear unevenly, becom...