Performance Tune
1007 Centre Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80526 970.482.3971

Tires and Wheels

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Tire Rotation and Balancing

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...
Published on: May 26, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Performance Tune Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functio...
Published on: Apr 23, 2023

Performance Tune Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Performance Tune 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?Performance Tune Answer:Dan's ...
Published on: Sep 27, 2021

Tire Replacement at Performance Tune in Fort Collins

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Fort Collins 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 you dr...
Published on: Apr 25, 2021

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: Apr 13, 2021

Winter Tires

Let’s talk about winter tires.  We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires. Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
Published on: Mar 25, 2021

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Fort Collins

New tires are a big ticket item for most Fort Collins 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: Oct 12, 2020

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: Sep 25, 2020