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Have you noticed cracks on the sidewalls or between the treads of your tires? What causes tire cracking? Is it cosmetic, old age or a defect? Find out from our tire experts what causes cracking and dry rot in tires. And what, if anything, you can do about it.

If you're looking for EV or Hybrid tires, you've found the right place! Need a tire recommendation for your electric or hybrid vehicle? Here's three things we'd like you to know when buying tires for your electric vehicle.

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in today's cars are a critical safety system. Thee Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning light comes on when you have a tire problem, but it doesn't always mean you have low tire pressure. Is your yellow TPMS warning light flashing or is it solid? Find out what that means and what to do.

Some people go through life never getting a flat tire. At Kenwood Tire it's what we do! A tire repair is our most under-rated service because it solves a big problem for low cost -- see how Spencer, the owner of Kenwood Tire Company does a proper tire repair in his shop.

When you need tires, it's best to shop locally so you don't get taken advantage of at the chain stores or car dealers. Check out the shops in your area, read their reviews, or ask a friend for a recommendation At Kenwood Tire, you'll have an independent tire specialist with years of experience to help you choose and install your new tires. Here are 11 reasons why shopping locally for tires makes sense, saving you time and money.

Are you buying your tires online? Customer-supplied tire installation is becoming more more popular,and while most tire shops don’t like installing tires you don't buy from them, we do! At Kenwood Tire we’ve been perfecting the customer-supplied tire install since the days of dial-up, professionally installing your tires no matter where you buy them. If you’re buying tires online or from a friend, here are a few tips to make sure you get the right ones.

We're often asked to replace the front tires on a front-wheel-drive vehicle. So when you only need two tires, find out where to put them, on the front or rear axle?

Do you know what you're breathing inside your vehicle? Does the air smell a little funky? Find out about the other air filter in your car. Check out what a cabin air filter is, what it does, and why it needs to be changed at least every year.

Tire sipes are the most underrated feature of a tire. Find out why tire sipes matter, and why the all-season tire you're buying today could be useless in less than a year.

Snow, ice, slush, rain or the hot asphalt, I can forget the forecast with my Nokian WR G4 all-weather tires -- Find out why all-season and all-weather, the WR G4 is our favorite tire for New England driving conditions.