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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: Jan 12, 2025

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Colorado Springs

New tires are a big ticket item for most Colorado Springs 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. An...
Published on: Jan 24, 2024

Tire Replacement at Accelerate Auto & Transmission in Colorado Springs

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Colorado Springs drivers. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do yo...
Published on: Oct 05, 2023

Simple Answers from Accelerate Auto & Transmission for Colorado Springs: 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: Jul 07, 2023

The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit.  Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher: Your vehicle's air conditioning...
Published on: Jun 28, 2023

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Accelerate Auto & Transmission

People need to be concerned about wheel alignment for two primary reasons: safety and money.  When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side. A moment of inattention could put y...
Published on: Apr 02, 2023

Tire Tread Depth

When talking about stopping power, we tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where the rubber meets the road. So having good brakes isn't enough: we have to have tires with enough traction to ...
Published on: Dec 08, 2022

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Colorado Springs

Hello Colorado Springs drivers! Let's pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don't eat them now – you're going to need them ...
Published on: Jun 09, 2022