When you start the car does your TPMS light flash for about a minute, then stay on solid? Or does it come on and just stay on solid? The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning light comes on because you have a problem, but doesn’t always mean you have low tire pressure or a leaking […]
Most tire cracking I see is normal wear and tear — most drivers wear out their tires before tire cracking and dry rot becomes a problem. Tire cracking can be obvious, or go undetected if it is in the tread area — deep cracks between the tread blocks allow water to enter the carcass of […]
When you text me a picture of your tires, you’ll get an independent recommendation and between us, we can come up with great tire and installation options. TireText is a concierge tire service that helps you find the right tires, no matter where you’re buying them. Texting your tire needs eliminates the hassle and uncertainty […]
Google reviews are best when they’re spontaneous. Helping you with a flat tire on the way to work. Finding the right tires for you. Fixing a vibration — It’s all in a day’s work at Kenwood Tire Company. Most drivers don’t know they need tires until they need them. And no one wants to wake […]
Have you noticed your tires turning a brown color? They could be “blooming”. Just like tire cracking and dry-rot, tire-blooming is common on vehicles that don’t get driven much. That’s usually because the tire manufacturer used an additive, antiozonant, in the tire’s rubber — Antiozonant protects the tire against dry-rot, ozone, and weather-cracking, but on […]
Tires are expensive and it’s easy to get confused. There are sizes and speed ratings, all-season, all-weather, high-mileage, winter, and snow tires. And every situation is different. At Kenwood Tire we recommend and install over 4000 tires a year. For me, the right tires are a combination of what you drive, where you drive, how you […]
Making service appointments by phone can be a pain — dialing, menus, and options, then communicating your needs and concerns, can be frustrating and intimidating. Schedule a Repair Online Make appointment requests online at www. kenwoodtire.com in four easy steps. Select your vehicle. Select available services or describe the issue. Select your preferred time and […]
Clean wheels are the cherry on top of your tire experience at Kenwood Tire. Every set of tires gets clean wheels, so I know a little bit about wheel cleaners! My wife’s Mercedes GLK350 has silver wheels that are very hard to keep clean. That’s because European cars, like BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and Volkswagen, use […]
The tire tree is up! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you! Yes, it’s been a challenging and rewarding year for us Kenwood Tire and Auto, but we “keep moving forward”, happy to help people with their tire problems. Thank you for your business, referrals, reviews, and support. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season! […]
Every day for 25 years I’ve been helping drivers with slow-leaking and flat tires, from the emergency side-of-the-road flat to the slow leak they’ve been adding air to for months. If your tire looks low or your TPMS light is on, get it checked out the right way — small problems can lead to big […]