With our mild, wild and crazy weather here in New England it’s always good to be prepared for the worst driving conditions. Take a look at this neat video from Michelin on Oversteer vs. Understeer and see why it’s so important, that when replacing just 2 tires, to put them on the rear.
Why snow tires are not just for snow….. At Kenwood Tire and Auto, we carry a complete line of Nokian, Michelin, Bridgestone, Continental and Cooper winter tires. We do winter tire swaps and can store your tires here too. Check out our Nokian Channel on You Tube
Good communication is the key to managing your car’s repairs and maintenance. At Kenwood Tire and Auto Service, we’ve teamed up with Demandforce to make it easier to easier to communicate with us – 24/7. Now you can use this site or our Facebook page, to find out more about us, make an appointment, get a coupon or [...]
“Say the best winter tires on the planet!” And they keep getting better….These tires rock! Subtle features like Polished Tread Grooves that stop the snow packing the treads, to the revolutionary and environmentally friendly, Canola Oil Tread Compounds that improve performance and save you money at the pump by reducing the tires’s rolling resistance. A driver’s tire, [...]
Did you know we sold Tire Chains for Snow Blowers? ATV’, Skid Steer, Tractor and Truck tires too. Chains are still around, as are studded tires and October is a good time to buy. It’s easy to buy chains. Go to www.kenjones.com, our distributor in Worcester and see what fits your chariot. Buy direct or [...]
If you’ve ever seen a bulge or bubble on your tire’s sidewall, you might think it’s a defective tire. But most of the sidewall bubbles I see are caused by an impact or encounter with a pothole or kerb. These impacts are part of driving in New England and if you’ve ever hit one of [...]
I’ve seen tires go flat from just about everything……..nails and screws of all shapes and sizes, forks and spoons, wood, plastic, bullets and bones. Although cell phones and AAA help, getting a flat tire is usually traumatic, shocking and happens when you least expect it. It’s so random and some drivers never get a flat [...]
Why is Nokian eNTYRE on my my family’s sedan? It’s not so much the new Polished Tread Grooves that improve snow traction, or the ”Acoustic “Dimples” that reduce road noise. It wasn’t for for the 3-D Sipes or the “cooling fins” on the sidewall……I chose the the Nokian eNTYRE because it’s made with earth-friendly oils like Canola, which are [...]
Your car is at the shop and you get the dreaded call; Just as you suspected, it needs Brakes, Shocks, Struts, Links and Bushings And some routine maintenance that’s long overdue. How much does that cost? $1100? $700? $600? What are struts? Does my timing belt need to be replaced at 90,000 miles? If you [...]
It’s out most commonly asked question: When replacing just two tires always put them on the rear. Even if you have a front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicle and it sounds like the opposite of what you’re trying to achieve by putting better tires where your steering and acceleration are. It’s the opposite and I experienced this first hand [...]
