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A while back someone wrote in asking me to explain the wheel “thing” to her.  She didn’t understand why her boyfriend wanted to spend money on such things, and I tried to explain the phenomenon to her using an analogy I thought she’d understand (she seemed like a shopper): shoes. …

A few months ago, NPR did a great piece about renting tires; and since we’re the largest rent-to-own tire and wheel company in the country, it’s only logical that they came to the experts for their info. The people at NPR were wondering why people would want to rent their…

Dear Bree, My boyfriend just spent what I consider a small fortune on a set of fancy wheels for his car.  He had perfectly nice ones on there already!  I mean, cars just need to roll, right?  Imagine what he could be doing with that cash.  If it were me,…

Dear Bree, I’ve noticed that the price of tires has really gone up in the past few years and I’m wondering if there’s a method to this madness.  What the heck goes into making a tire that makes it more expensive today than, say, five or ten years ago? Curious…

All good things come to an end, right?  And so it is with tires.  Everything degrades with time, there’s no way around it, and tires are no different.  You might think you’re just looking distinguished as you age, but your tires are just plain getting OLD.  Oils and chemicals in…

Dear Bree, It’s the rainy season here in Florida again, and I’m wondering if you can tell me what I should be doing tire-wise to keep myself safe on the road? Soaked in Sulphur Springs     Dear Soaked, I’m familiar with the rainy season.  All of the sudden in…

The Midwest and Northeast have been feeling the squeeze of a summer heat wave that just won’t seem to break.  The South is just hot, hot, hot all summer and the same goes for the Southwest.  What does all that heat mean on the road?  It can mean tire problems,…

RNR Custom Wheels and Tire Express is celebrating a big win.  At this year’s APRO (Association of Progressive Rental Organizations) Rental Advertising Excellence Awards, RNR was selected from among hundreds of entries for 25 total awards (3 were awarded to Rental Concepts, an RNR franchisee in Arkansas), the most ever awarded…

Dear Bree, I don’t know a stinking thing about tires, but I need some.  I have to get off my tush and do this thing already, but I’m a little intimidated to walk into a store knowing zilch.  So, I’m wondering: Can you help get me started? I’m looking for…

I want to hear you all answer yes!  That’s why I’m here!  Recently, the RMA (Rubber Manufacturer’s Association) did a little survey to find out how many US drivers are “tire smart.”  “Define smart,” you say? According to the RMA, “tire smart” drivers are “those who know to check tire…