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    Should You Have Your Shocks and Struts Checked?

    Tire Pirates Checks Your Shocks and Struts Have you noticed a significant decrease in the way your car bounces as you go over potholes or speedbumps? You may need to have your shocks and struts changed. Your vehicle will only have one or the other, and the experts at Tire Pirates can help you discover […]

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    3 Reasons Why Tire Alignment & Rotation Are Important

    Does your car vibrate when you drive it? Can’t remember the last time you had a mechanic look at your tires? While vehicle tune-ups are important, don’t neglect the health of your tires! Otherwise, you risk needing a set of four new tires , which can be quite expensive. Here are 3 reasons why tire […]

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    How Do I Know if I Need New Tires?

    Imagine a situation that nobody wants to be in: you’re driving down the road when all of a sudden something feels off about your tires. Is the pressure low? Do you have a flat? Was there a blowout? You know that you need to get it checked, but do you really need brand new tires […]

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    Feel Like Your Ride Is Bumpy? Time to Have Your Struts and Shocks Checked

    Your vehicle’s tires are one of the most important parts of your car, and nearly everything they encounter on a daily basis can cause wear and tear. One of the biggest contributing factors is having bad shocks or struts. Unfortunately, it’s tremendously easy to forget about your shocks and struts, as they take around 50,000 […]