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Highland Tire brings crucial winter tire safety insights for drivers in PA. Find out how to tackle icy roads confidently with our comprehensive tips.

Understanding how tire pressure changes in colder weather conditions is essential for safe driving and avoiding potential accidents down the line.

What it Means When Shaking Occurs Unfortunately, it’s rarely a good sign if your car is shaking, whether it’s idling at a stoplight or roaring down a highway. It can be difficult to diagnose what’s going on with a car from one symptom alone. Highland Tire can help you pinpoint what’s causing this unsettling problem so you can get it taken care of as soon as possible. When Starting Your Car If your car shakes when you start it up, the most likely culprit is ...

Driving in winter means battling with the elements. Whether it’s accounting for the time it will take to chip ice off your windshield or worrying about what kind of rust your car is getting from all the salt on the road, there are a lot of concerning factors involved. One thing we don’t want you to stress about is braking safely in snowy and icy conditions. We’ve got tips to keep your tires in tip top shape and keep you putting on the brakes with caution and peace of mind   How Cold Weather ...

What it Means When Shaking Occurs  Unfortunately, it’s rarely a good sign if your car is shaking, whether it’s idling at a stoplight or roaring down a highway. It can be difficult to diagnose what’s going on with a car from one symptom alone. Highland Tire can help you pinpoint what’s causing this unsettling problem so you can get it taken care of as soon as possible.   When Starting Your Car  If your car shakes when you start it up, the most likely culprit is either worn out spark plugs or...

What are Studded Snow Tires?    Studded tires are just what they sound like – tires with metal studs embedded in them. These studs look small, but they give your vehicle a lot of traction in snowy and slippery conditions. Some tires come with studs already on them, while others come with stud holes to allow you to apply and remove them yourself. Comparison of Snow Tires  Studdless and studded snow tires each bring something different to the table in terms of driving in winter weather. You sho...

Mud Tires, or Mud-Terrain Tires, are tires engineered specifically for tough and muddy terrain. Between the complex tread pattern and large tread blocks, the tire has the ability to throw off mud and debris instead of it caking into the tires. This allows your vehicle to navigate slippery and rocky terrains with ease.    These tires are designed for durability. Their composition makes them cut and puncture resistant and thicker sidewalls allow for airing down, which greatly improves your vehic...

Dry rot is when the structural integrity of the tire’s material begins to break down. This can appear as visible cracking in the treads or on the sidewalls of the tire. Concerned you might have this problem on your hands? Don’t worry, we’ll break down how to identify and prevent this problem.   Dry rot can have the appearance of cracks, but it can also change the texture of the tire. In this case, tires can feel hard and brittle to the touch. The tire could even begin to flake. Another sign...

You’re about to get in your car to head to work when you notice an unsettling lump protruding from your tire. No, it’s not a critter setting up home in there. You most likely have a bubble in your tire. While tire bubbles aren’t uncommon, that doesn’t mean they don’t pose a hazard to driving your car safely. What causes Bubbles in Tires? Tires are made up of several layers. The innermost layer, while still a strong material, is not as reinforced as the outer layers. This leaves it prone to...

Your car's tires need proper inflation to carry the weight of the vehicle. Proper inflation provides the appropriate load capacity and enhances the tire's performance and durability, in addition to improved fuel economy. Your vehicle's tires should be inflated to the manufacturer's recommended air pressure. Accurate tire pressure can also increase your tire wear life and make your vehicle safer on the road. With the advancement in tire manufacturing and efficiency, you now can inflate your car'...