Tires and WheelsAutomotive Tips from Blair's Ferry Automotive: When to Replace a Damaged TireRepair or Replace? Thats a question Marion drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoulde... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on September 26, 2021 When Are Your Tires Worn Out?Hey Marion area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Iowa streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Marion area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds of an inch is... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on February 21, 2021 The Fallacy of Cheap TiresDo you ever shop for shoes in one of our American Fork area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pair of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warr... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on January 31, 2021 Below 45 Degrees in Marion: Consider Winter TiresRemember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Marion drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Iowa drivers ran out and boug... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on January 10, 2021 Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Marion, IowaEveryone in Marion, Iowa eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Marion, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let's group the broad spectrum into several categories that will ... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on August 09, 2020 Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Blair's Ferry AutomotiveMany Marion drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs at Marion area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Marion drivers, that look includes b... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on June 21, 2020 Saving Lives in Marion with Tire PressureAll new passenger vehicles on our Marion, Iowa, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since they are fairly new, a lot of people have questions about them.First off, the most important thing is that you sti... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on March 15, 2020 Wheel Balancing at Blair's Ferry AutomotiveSo you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Marion drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Iowa roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel the vibrat... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on November 10, 2019 Tire Maintenance in MarionWith the recent focus in the Marion area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Marion drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them last as long as possible because they're not cheap to replace. In addition to saving gas, proper... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on July 07, 2019 Blair's Ferry Automotive Advice on Buying New TiresToday's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Marion driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all Iowa seasons.Marion off-roaders should be excited about the options available... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on May 26, 2019 |
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