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Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Auto Fitness Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Function: T...
Published on: Jul 27, 2025

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in GAINESVILLE

New tires are a big ticket item for most GAINESVILLE drivers. You're not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it'll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again. And of ...
Published on: Jan 16, 2023

Nailed It! (Tire Repairs)

We've all been there.  You park somewhere only to return and find one of your tires is flat; you've picked up a nail on the road.  You're hoping you can just have it patched and be on your w...
Published on: Aug 13, 2021

Are You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)

If your vehicle has a few years on it, you've no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the w...
Published on: Jul 18, 2021

Have Auto Fitness Check Your Tire Tread Depth

You may have heard of racing slicks. Now, slicks have no tread, but they give race cars maximum traction on dry racetracks.  Insert a little water into the equation, however, and slicks can&rsquo...
Published on: May 18, 2021

Get The Right Tires And Wheels At Auto Fitness

{{ image('MjEz') }} A lot of people in the GAINESVILLE area want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes th...
Published on: Nov 05, 2020

Time For New Tires In GAINESVILLE?

{{ image('MzI5') }} A lot of factors go into selecting new tires: traction, GAINESVILLE weather conditions, handling, load capacity, tread life, looks, warranty and price. GA driving conditions vary ...
Published on: Oct 26, 2020

Simple Answers from Auto Fitness for GAINESVILLE: Tire Tread Depth

Question How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced? Answer That is a very important question.  As we discuss the matter, keep in mind that one of the most imp...
Published on: Mar 13, 2020