Tires and Wheels

  • Below 45 Degrees in Norwalk: Consider Winter Tires
    Remember 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 Norwalk drivers couldn't wait to get them off the c...
    Published on: Sep 03, 2015
  • Automotive Tips from Jake's Radiator, Inc.: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
    Repair or Replace? That’s a question Norwalk drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of ...
    Published on: Mar 07, 2016
  • Automotive Tips from Jake's Radiator, Inc.: Tire Replacement Overview
    Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Norwalk drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire dete...
    Published on: Apr 10, 2017
  • Under Pressure in Norwalk: TPMS
    Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Norwalk, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal gover...
    Published on: Jul 23, 2017
  • Beware of Cheap Tires in Norwalk
    Do you like to shop for shoes in Norwalk?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 sho...
    Published on: Mar 06, 2018
  • Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Jake's Radiator, Inc.
    Many Norwalk 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 a...
    Published on: Apr 10, 2018
  • Jake's Radiator, Inc. Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
      Welcome to the Jake's Radiator, Inc. automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Norwalk conditions. In order for a tire to have good cont...
    Published on: Jun 21, 2018
  • Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Norwalk, OH
    Everyone in Norwalk, OH 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 Norwalk, it ca...
    Published on: Aug 12, 2018
  • Tire Maintenance in Norwalk
    With the recent focus in the Norwalk area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Norwalk drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make t...
    Published on: Sep 02, 2018
  • Selecting New Tires and Wheels
    Some of us Norwalk drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around OH, where you want ...
    Published on: Nov 25, 2018
  • Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Norwalk: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Jake's Radiator, Inc.
    Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Norwalk drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance w...
    Published on: Dec 16, 2018
  • Shake It up in Norwalk!: Why Wheel Balancing
    Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to kee...
    Published on: Jan 20, 2019
  • Getting New Tires in Norwalk?
    There are so many tire choices in the Norwalk area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a sig...
    Published on: Feb 17, 2019
  • By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Jake's Radiator, Inc. in Norwalk
    Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Norwalk drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you...
    Published on: Mar 10, 2019
  • How Much is Enough for Norwalk Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth
    Most Norwalk drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that “bald” tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no t...
    Published on: Mar 24, 2019
  • Tire Tread Depth for Norwalk, OH Drivers
    Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of ...
    Published on: Jun 30, 2019
  • Wheel Balancing at Jake's Radiator, Inc.
    So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Norwalk drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance ...
    Published on: Aug 18, 2019
  • Picking the Right Tires in Norwalk
    Shopping for tires in Norwalk can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, th...
    Published on: Sep 15, 2019
  • Winter Tires
    What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Norwalk driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen t...
    Published on: Jul 26, 2020
  • Automotive Tips from Jake's Radiator, Inc.: Where Should New Tires Be Placed
    When Norwalk drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significan...
    Published on: Nov 14, 2021