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...
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Buying tires in Ames is a big deal, so consult with a tire professional at Hansen CARS about proper size, type and grade for your local Ames, IA, driving needs.
We can help you b...
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Hansen CARS Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
Function: Th...
Hello Ames 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 later.Many A...
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Hansen CARS Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?Hansen CARS Answer:Dan's problem &n...
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A lot of people in the Ames area want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just don'...
You can make your tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing. Let’s start with tire rotation. In normal driving, your front tires wear more on the shoulders bec...
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...
