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Guides from BTS Tire & Service Store
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
September 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Brake Noises, Ranked From Annoying to Stop Driving Now
Not every brake noise means the same thing. Here is how to tell a wear indicator from a real problem, in order of how worried to be.
September 14, 2026 · 3 min read
A Pull, a Crooked Wheel and a Feathered Edge Are Three Different Problems
Not every steering complaint is the same complaint. Here is what a wheel alignment actually fixes and what a diagnostic rack actually measures.
September 14, 2026 · 3 min read
How to Tell When Your Tires Are Actually Done
Tread depth, sidewall numbers and wear patterns explained plainly, so you know before you're stranded whether it's time for new tires.
September 14, 2026 · 4 min read
What Rhode Island's Safety Inspection Actually Checks
As inspection station 774, we see the same handful of items fail more than anything else, here is what the test actually covers.
September 14, 2026 · 4 min read
What's Actually in Our Free Seasonal Vehicle Check
Before you ask for the free seasonal check, here is exactly what we look at and why each item made the list.