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What is Tire Balancing and Why is it Necessary?

Tire balancing is one of the recommended services listed in your vehicle’s owner’s manual. Often confused with wheel alignment, tire balancing is important for assuring the best performance from a vehicle, and for gaining the longest service life from tires. Tire balancing provides a smooth ride and assures even tire wear by properly adjusting the … Continued

How to Do an Oil Check

One of the most important elements to assure a smooth running engine is oil. Periodic oil checks are necessary to make sure that your engine has the amount of oil it needs, and that the oil is clean enough to do its job effectively. A monthly oil check is a simple-to-do maintenance step that will … Continued

How to Prevent Hydroplaning

The important thing to understand is that hydroplaning is highly preventable. A number of avoidable factors contribute to the likelihood of hydroplaning. As anyone who has ever experienced hydroplaning can attest, it is a very alarming situation. Hydroplaning happens when water pressure causes your car to lift up and slide on a thin layer of … Continued

Seven Signs Your Brakes Need Service

Neglecting service for your brakes is not only dangerous, it can end up costing you more for repairs down the road. In addition to following the recommended maintenance, it is important that you pay attention to the signs that your brakes may need service. Brakes are essential to the safe performance of your vehicle. There two … Continued

Do I Really Need to Replace All Four Tires?

The only thing worse than hearing that a damaged tire cannot be repaired is hearing that you should replace all four tires, instead of just the bad tire. This has to be a tire sales pitch, right? Why should you replace three tires that still seem to have good tread, just because the fourth hit a … Continued

Tire Rotation: Why Is It Important?

Tires are a substantial investment. It pays to take care of them. Properly inflated tires that are serviced on a regular basis with proper tire rotation can be expected to deliver optimal tread life, as well as excellent performance and value. Visit Northgate Tire  for all your tire and tire rotation needs. Regularly scheduled tire rotation … Continued

Do I Need New Tires?

Northgate Tire is dedicated to providing customers with the best options for tires & auto services. Without a doubt, you are in good hands when visiting Northgate Tire. If you are concerned about your tire tread, be sure to give us a call! Not sure if you need new tires? All you need to do is … Continued

TPMS and Winter!

It is very important to check the pressure of your tires when it is cold outside and to keep tires inflated to the proper levels. Reasons include: Low tire pressure can make a vehicle handle poorly Tires tend to wear out much faster when they are not properly inflated Under inflated tires tend to overheat, … Continued

New Year’s Resolution

Check out our downloadable guides to help you navigate through the upcoming year. We have free guides on topics such as tire buying tips, auto maintenance cheat sheet, and much more! Remember, we are here for you Cincinnat! It’s that time of the year again… the one where people make resolutions and goals for the … Continued

Are You Ready for Winter Driving?

Stay safe this winter with these important tips from Northgate Tire! We are well into fall here in Cincinnati, OH and winter weather is just around the corner! Get ready for winter driving with these simple winter maintenance tips: Inspect Your Tire Tread & Check Tire Pressure Be sure to check your tire tread depth. Make … Continued

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