Tires and Wheels

  • The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
    Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Augusta area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one...
    Published on: Sep 14, 2010
  • Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Augusta, Georgia
    Everyone in Augusta, Georgia eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Augusta, ...
    Published on: Mar 02, 2011
  • Saving Lives in Augusta with Tire Pressure
    All new passenger vehicles on our Augusta, Georgia, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems – TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since they a...
    Published on: May 04, 2011
  • Tire Maintenance in Augusta
    With the recent focus in the Augusta area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Augusta drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make t...
    Published on: Jun 15, 2011
  • When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
      Hey Augusta area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Georgia streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Augusta area, th...
    Published on: Jun 29, 2011
  • Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in Augusta
    Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Augusta area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand – you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't hav...
    Published on: Aug 09, 2011
  • C & C Automotive Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
      Welcome to the C & C Automotive automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Augusta conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact w...
    Published on: Jan 25, 2012
  • Augusta Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Augusta on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is under...
    Published on: Jun 05, 2012
  • Tire Replacement: What Augusta Drivers Need to Know
    Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your funct...
    Published on: Jul 24, 2012
  • Winter Tires
    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 Augusta driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen t...
    Published on: May 06, 2014
  • Getting New Tires in Augusta?
    There are so many tire choices in the Augusta area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a sig...
    Published on: Jun 04, 2014
  • Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Augusta
    A lot of people get custom wheels in Augusta. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't f...
    Published on: Jul 09, 2014
  • Under Pressure in Augusta: TPMS
    Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Augusta, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal gover...
    Published on: Jul 24, 2014
  • Talk to C & C Automotive About New Shoes for Your Vehicle
    Custom wheels are one way that Augusta 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 f...
    Published on: Aug 06, 2014
  • Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at C & C Automotive
    A lot of us Augusta 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 po...
    Published on: Aug 29, 2014
  • Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at C & C Automotive
    When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good ...
    Published on: Oct 14, 2014
  • The C & C Automotive Guide to Custom Wheels
    If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not al...
    Published on: Nov 06, 2014
  • How Much is Enough for Augusta Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth
    Most Augusta drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that “bald” tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no t...
    Published on: Nov 27, 2014
  • C & C Automotive Advice on Buying New Tires
    Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Augusta driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-we...
    Published on: Jan 27, 2015
  • Shake It up in Augusta!: Why Wheel Balancing
    Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to kee...
    Published on: Jul 01, 2015