Gene Fink's Pennzoil, Inc.
54 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215 412.781.9952

Tires and Wheels

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Tires By the Numbers (What Tire Numbers Mean)

You may have noticed your tires have a pretty long number on them.  Yours might start with a letter, then a 3-digit number, followed by a few more numbers and letters.  That string of letter...
Published on: Feb 24, 2023

Tire Rotation and Balancing

You can make your tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing.  Let’s start with tire rotation.  In normal driving, your front tires wear more on the shoulders bec...
Published on: Dec 25, 2022

Gene Fink's Pennzoil, Inc. Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Gene Fink's Pennzoil, Inc. Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?Gene Fink's Pennzoil...
Published on: Jul 24, 2022

Are You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)

If your vehicle has a few years on it, you've no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the w...
Published on: May 04, 2022

Simple Answers from Gene Fink's Pennzoil, Inc. in Pittsburgh: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Gene Fink's Pennzoil, Inc. Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Pittsburgh come with all-season tires that work...
Published on: Jan 06, 2022

Nailed It! (Tire Repairs)

We've all been there.  You park somewhere only to return and find one of your tires is flat; you've picked up a nail on the road.  You're hoping you can just have it patched and be on your w...
Published on: May 12, 2021

Winter Tires

Let’s talk about winter tires.  We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires. Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
Published on: Apr 15, 2021

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Pittsburgh

New tires are a big ticket item for most Pittsburgh drivers. You're not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it'll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again. And of c...
Published on: Oct 13, 2020