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The Garage Journal

Everything we wish people knew before they walked in: how to read a sidewall, when a tire is done, what that clunk means, and how East Texas weather chews through rubber.

Aug 16, 2026

ST vs LT Trailer Tires: Why Sidewall Stiffness Matters

Swapping ST trailer tires for LT truck tires might sound like an upgrade, but it reduces load capacity and compromises trailer stability. Learn the risks before swapping.

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Aug 16, 2026

Load Index vs Load Range: What You Need for Safe Towing

Learn how load index and load range affect towing safety, control trailer sway, and prevent summer blowouts under heavy loads.

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Aug 16, 2026

Budget vs Premium Tires: Where Does Your Money Go?

Are premium tires worth the extra cash or just marketing hype? We break down the real differences in rubber chemistry, safety, and tread life.

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Aug 16, 2026

Still Have Tire Vibration? Try Road Force Balancing

Still feeling a steering wheel vibration at 65 mph after traditional tire balancing? Discover how road force balancing solves stubborn highway shakes.

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Aug 16, 2026

Radial vs. Bias-Ply Tractor Tires: Which Do You Need?

Compare radial and bias-ply tractor tires to find the best fit for your farm, balancing field traction against brush protection.

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Aug 8, 2026

How East Texas Heat Quietly Kills Your Tires

Tyler summers push pavement temps past 140 degrees. Here is what that does to rubber, and the three checks that keep you off the shoulder of Loop 323.

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Aug 1, 2026

Tire Size Decoded: What 225/65R17 Actually Means

That string of numbers on your sidewall tells you width, profile, construction, and diameter. Once you can read it, nobody can sell you the wrong tire.

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Jul 24, 2026

Five Signs Your Suspension Is Done (Not Your Tires)

Cupped tread, a floaty front end, and a nose dive at every stop light. Sometimes the tires are the victim, not the problem.

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