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Your recreational vehicle is a huge investment that needs some TLC throughout the year. An RV is more than just a vehicle. It can be an office, kitchen, hostel, vacation cottage, and for many, it is the place they call home. Routine RV tire maintenance every month, season, and year can keep your unit in tip-top shape. Recreational vehicles require all the standard maintenance of your car, truck, or SUV, plus a whole lot more. Preventative care and maintenance can keep costly repairs to a minimu...

Tires are the only point of contact between your vehicle and the road, or in this case, the ground. Tires for lawn and garden equipment vehicles come in all shapes and sizes and various tread pattern designs. The tire for these types of equipment should match your vehicle and the type of terrain you will be using the vehicle. Lawn and garden tires play an essential role in caring for and maintaining various turf environments, including golf courses, parks, sports fields, gardens, and home lawns...

Tire blowouts can happen at any time, but more so in the summertime. The summer heat can cause the air within tires to expand, increasing the risk of a blowout if the tread or tire is worn down, or in less than optimal condition. In Summertime, the temperature is the hottest, and motorists tend to drive more frequently, for greater distances, at a faster speed, and in more heavily loaded vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 11,000 traffic accidents occur ea...

Summer is here! That means it’s back to mowing the lawn once a week so you don’t have to get the bush hog out. Like most people, you probably haven’t seen your mower since last year. A lot can happen over winter including the degradation of your tires. If your tires are flat, punctured, or dry rotting, it’s time for a new set. However, there are many different types of lawn tires and treads to choose from and the choice can be overwhelming. The tire experts at Clem Tire locations in Alabama...

Tire rotations are an often misunderstood but crucial part of vehicle maintenance. Having your tires rotated regularly will save you money, extend the life of your tires, and improve your vehicle’s performance on the road. So—what is included in a tire rotation service? What is a tire rotation? During your vehicle’s tire rotation service, one of our ASE-certified technicians will carefully inspect your tires for appropriate air pressure and unusual wear patterns before removing the tire from...

You have probably heard of wheel alignment, but few people actually know what it is for. Not to be confused with tire balancing (which corrects improper weight distribution on your wheels and tires), a wheel alignment service will ensure that each of your wheels is facing the correct direction. Each vehicle make has its own set of specifications for how the wheels should be aligned, and if your alignment gets out of whack, you may experience some issues.   How Can Wheels Lose Their Alignment? Y...

A blown tire can ruin more than just your day. Tire trouble can cost you money, time, or even damage your vehicle. Sometimes there is no warning your tire is about to blow. Road debris can cause a sudden puncture, and there won’t be much you can do, but most tire issues can be prevented with simple monitoring and maintenance. At Clem Tire in Athens, Madison, and Huntsville, AL, tires are one of our specialties. Let our tire service professionals show you how to inspect and maintain your tire i...