Adirondack Tire

When buying tires, did you ever wonder if the salesperson was selling you four tires just to increase the sales? At Adirondack Tire, we recommend four only if your vehicle needs a new set of four tires for safety or performance reasons not for sales. There are vehicles were it is necessary to replace all four tires at the same time.

Since tires affect the personality and performance of your vehicle, all four tires should be as identical as possible or handling problems may arise. If your tires don't match, it is possible that one end of your vehicle won't respond as quickly or completely as the other, making it more difficult to control.

Four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles must use tires that are very closely matched. This is because different diameter tires roll a different number of times each mile as a result of the variations in their circumferences. Tire diameter variations can be caused by accidentally using different sized tires, tires with different tread designs, tires made by different manufacturers, different inflation pressures or even tires worn to different tread depths.

Mismatched tires or using improper inflation pressures for all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive vehicles can also result in immediate drivability problems. Some Control Trac equipped vehicles in 4Auto mode may exhibit a shutter on acceleration and/or a noise from the front driveline and transfer case while driving. Some all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive vehicles may exhibit axle windup or binding while driving. Some four-wheel drive vehicles (manual or electronic shift) with a two-wheel drive mode may refuse to shift "on the fly" into 4x4 Auto or 4x4 High at highway speeds.

Things to consider when buying  tires:

JUST ONE TIRE?

If your tires have a lot of remaining tread depth, but you need to replace just one that has been damaged by an accident, road hazard or a vandal, you should replace it with a tire that exactly matches the others. Select a replacement tire of the same brand, line, size and speed rating. While there may be a less expensive tire available, it wouldn't be a bargain this time because it would be different than the other three tires on your vehicle.

A PAIR OF TIRES?

If two of your tires have a lot of remaining tread depth, but you need to replace the other two because they were damaged or have worn out, you should replace them with a pair of tires that come as close as possible to matching your existing tires. While identical new tires are desirable, others of the same size and type can also provide good results. Only consider selecting new tires that are from the same tire category as your existing tires. New tires should be installed on the rear axle.

While your vehicle is being serviced ask your mechanic why one pair of tires have worn faster than the others. Was it caused by a lack of tire rotation, out-of-spec wheel alignment or loose mechanical parts? Once the problem has been found, it can be corrected before it damages your new tires. Keep in mind that your ultimate goal is that all of your tires always wear out at the same time so they can be replaced as a set.

A SET OF TIRES?

If all of your tires are wearing out together, you have the greatest flexibility in tire selection. If you were happy with the original tires, simply replace them. If you want longer treadwear, a smoother ride or more handling, there are probably tires that will help you accomplish that. Review the tire category types until you find a category description that describes a tire that fits your needs. The website Adirondacktire.com is a great reference for the 50 most popular tires breaking down tires by category, mileage, and ratings. The professionals at Adirondack Tire have been in the business of tires for 32 years. They will give you recommendations on what tires are the best for your vehicle based on your driving needs.

Loading up the family car or pulling a boat? Check your owner’s manual for load capacity and consider consulting a tire professional for advice. There are many variable when pulling a trailer. Trailers require a special tire and should not use a car tire or it can be very dangerous. Trailer tires need to be maintained and monitored with age. A tire that sits long periods of time especially in sun can age very quickly.

Adirondack Tire stocks trailer tires, truck tires and specialty tires in addition to passenger tires. Understanding how different speed ratings affect tire performance and how a stiffer trailer tire will perform differently than a car (passenger) tire can be the best can be best explained by a trained professional. Remember when tires heat up so does the pressure in the tires. If the tires are not properly maintained or the proper tires on not on your vehicle or trailer, you are more likely to run into tire blow-outs and possible accidents. Don’t let your summer be side-lined by tire problems. Enjoy your summer. 

It's tire check time!

Avoid unnecessary or premature tire wear by having your tires rotated every 6,000 and have a trained professional check your wheel alignment.

Proper tire pressure for safety

Have you ever heard someone tell you that you don't need winter tires, you only need to lower the tire pressure...on your tires you now have when driving on snow and ice? That it will give you better stability and control? I hope you haven't because it is a crock.

Driving on tires with low tire pressure is never a good idea regardless of driving conditions. Don't try this old myth because it may cost you a wrecker bill to get pulled out of the ditch when you lose control because of it.

Instead, you should consider a good set of winter tires. And remember to check your tire pressure often because cold air can lower the pressure.

Don't wait until your steering wheel is shaking.....

Tire balancing is important to keeping your vehicle in good mechanical condition. If it is only attended to when there is a noticeable vibration in the ride or is felt via the steering wheel, it may have already caused considerable stress on your vehicle.

Always balance new tires when they are installed.

Check tires for proper balance whenever tire rotation is performed at intervals of 6,000 miles (Adirondack Tire offers free rotation for the life of your tires every 6,000 miles).

Have any tire which is repaired, balanced again to compensate for the weight change produced by the patch and the damage being fixed.

Most people buy snow tires not studded because snows are good for snow and ice but studded are for ice only. Studded do their job on ice but are not as effective on snow, they are noisy and can cause damage to dry pavement. M&S is a mud and... snow tire where the snow flake in the mountain is on snow tires.

Adie's Announcement:

Educated Young Drivers on the Dangers of Drowsy Driving!

According to a study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety,
41 percent of drivers admit that they’ve fallen asleep behind the
wheel. That’s two in five people. What make these statistics even
scarier is that these numbers are higher than expected, and that 16 to
24 year olds are “nearly twice as likely to be involved in a drowsy
driving crash as drivers age 40-59.”
Driving tired is like driving drunk.

Of all the seasons, however, winter is almost certainly the most dangerous of them to be on the road. Whether it's because of your reduced visibility due to rain and sleet or your loss of traction due to wet or frozen conditions, the world of driving definitely becomes a more dangerous one in the winter months. So what can you do to keep you and your loved ones safe on the snowy roads? Making sure that you're using the right equipment is probably your first and most effective line of defense. And when it comes to driving in winter conditions, the right equipment means winter tires, especially if you live in the Northeast!

How do I know if my tires are snow tires?

The Rubber Manufacturers Association, or RMA, maintains specifications which, if met, designate tires as approved for use in snow and mud. These specifications have to do with the spacing, depth, and width of tread in the tire, as well as the resulting amount of surface area that's in contact with the road. Luckily, you don't need to learn the specifics about the snow and mud designation, because tires that meet the specification bear an emblem on their tire wall that reads "S+M", "S/M", "M+S" or "M/S". Just look for the emblem or ask Adirondack Tire for tires that are snow and mud rated.