Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings

January 14, 2024

Why are wheel bearings for OKLAHOMA CITY vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's South Side Garage post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla... More

Winter Tires

July 23, 2023

What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of OKLAHOMA CITY driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Oklahoma, winter tires differed from highway tires only ... More

Talk to South Side Garage About New Shoes for Your Vehicle

March 12, 2023

Custom wheels are one way that OKLAHOMA CITY folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several factors that need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the wheel, modifications that will have ... More

Tire Tread Depth for OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma Drivers

May 29, 2022

Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They consider 2/32 of an inch to be the minimum legal tread depth. Tw... More

The South Side Garage Guide to Tire Specs

December 31, 2021

You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the OKLAHOMA CITY service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then you get to the counter and the... More

Upsizing Wheels and Tires With South Side Garage

December 23, 2021

Many OKLAHOMA CITY drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs at OKLAHOMA CITY area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many OKLAHOMA CITY drivers,... More

OKLAHOMA CITY Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

November 29, 2021

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around OKLAHOMA CITY on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated. If your vehicle manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your vehicle tires are considered ... More

Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at South Side Garage

November 21, 2021

A lot of us OKLAHOMA CITY drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One popular way for Oklahoma motorists to customize a vehicle is to get new wheels.Wheels come in ... More

Wheel Balancing at South Side Garage

October 17, 2021

So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? OKLAHOMA CITY drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Oklahoma roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel... More

Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires

September 19, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you'll feel it in the ... More