When it comes to vehicle tire service and maintenance, we get a lot of questions. We get it – there’s a lot of conflicting information on the internet, not to mention what your friends and family tell you. We also understand you don’t want to spend unnecessary time and money at the tire shop. As…
The numbers on your tires provide you with a tremendous amount of information about your tires, much more than you might realize at first. At a glance, if you know how to read your tire numbers, you can see the type of tire it is, how wide the tire is and its aspect ratio, as…
McCluskey Chevy’s home state of Ohio has a deep connection with many aspects of the automobile industry. However, the part the area has played in tire manufacturing is perhaps both its most important and one of its least-known stories. Today, South Carolina holds the title of the number one tire producing state, but in the…
Bridgestone, Firestone, Michelin…we bet you didn’t know that all of those popular tire brands are foreign. It will also probably come as a surprise to learn that there are only two major tire manufacturers in the United States. While many foreign tire manufacturers have plants in the United States, the only two companies that are…
Weight ratings on tires might be the most elusive part about owning a vehicle. Not many people pay attention to these ratings on the sidewall of their tires, nor do they really have the patience for it. But that’s why we’re here—in our tire shop, we make a point of explaining these ratings in the…
Ride quality is something you might not see listed in specs for a vehicle, but it’s very important. The better your vehicle’s overall ride quality, the more enjoyable you will typically find your time behind the wheel, with a smoother ride that keeps you and your passengers comfortable. Tires have a significant impact on overall…
What is an all-season tire? Seriously, we know this might sound like a funny question or something that everyone should know, but it is actually a relatively new concept. The first all-season tire was not developed until 1977. Before then, everyone had a set for winter and a set for summer, or at least…
When it comes to your vehicle, it’s important you take care of it in the best way possible—by understanding what it needs and how you can service it. A car or truck can be the best tool you’ll ever have, but if you don’t understand how to take care of it, you may find its…
When you’re shopping for tires for your vehicle, you’re going to see a lot of letters and numbers, all kinds of different codes to distinguish one tire from another. We’re not going to get into all of them right now, because each set really deserves its own focus; instead, we’re going to take a look…
Here at McCluskey Chevy, we are your local tire shop. Don’t worry, you don’t need to have bought your car from us. We service all makes and models. Because after you drive your vehicle off the lot, wherever that lot may have been located, you need to take proper care of it. That means oil…
