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Protrans Automotive & Transmission Specialists: Buying A New Set Of All-Season Tires


When water builds up between your tires and the roads in Riverside your car is at risk of hydroplaning. A new set of all-season tires are designed to deliver good comfort and handling on the highway, as well as reliable traction in the rain. In the past, most all-season tires featured symmetrical tread patterns, however, there are many new all-season tires that are now featuring an asymmetrical tread pattern. An asymmetrical pattern may offer higher speed and load ratings for your car or truck on wet roads.

Each all-season tire is constructed with a series of internal steel belts, polyester cord and rubber compounds that are designed for traction and performance in wet or dry conditions. All-season tires are not the best option for tough winter conditions such as snow and ice. However, a new set of all-season tires offers drivers in Riverside confident performance during nice and moderate weather conditions.

All-season tires offer deep grooves and blades to channel water away from the tire. Grooves widen to help displace water on the road as your tire wears. As tire tread blades become more shallow with wear they will open up to become wider grooves. A dryer tire provides more grip and minimizes the possibility of hydroplaning in the rain.

All-season tires offer a smooth, quiet ride by adding an extra layer of super-shock absorbent layer of rubber between the tread layer and steel belts. The extra rubber cushion insulates against road vibration and impacts.

Affording a new set of all-season tires has never been easier at Protrans Automotive & Transmission Specialists. Ask us about offsetting the cost of a set of tires with manufacturer rebates. Most name-brand tire manufacturers offer rebates on all-season or touring tires. This helps keep the cost of a new set of tires low. Give us a call today at 951-367-7400 and ask us about the cost of a set of tires with a manufacturer rebate. One of our tire specialists will be happy to help.

Top name brand tires offer more than just rebates. Brands such as Bridgestone, Goodyear and Michelin feature all-season tires with the highest UTQG (Uniform Tire Quality Grading) rating. The rating system was developed by the US Department of Transportation, which helps consumers compare and rate tires on tread wear, traction, and temperature. The government mandates that tires have at least a 100 UTQG wear rating. Most sets of new all-season tires have a UTQG rating of 400, meaning that they will last four times longer than the government mandate.

However, please don't link tread wear grades with your projected tire mileage. Each new all-season tire also comes with a traction and temperature rating that represents the level of grip a tire has under normal road conditions. New tires have a grade of "A" for superior, "B" for good and "C" for average. Most name-brand all-season tires have a grade of "A".

Not sure which set of tires is best for your car? Stop by our location at 3420 Gato Ct or call us at 951-367-7400 and let one of our tire experts help you decide which tire is best for your car.


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A 2025 UPDATE TO MY PROTRANS REVIEW My orphaned ISUZU SUV is now more than 30 years old. Neither the engine (208,000 odo miles) nor the transmission (70,000 odo miles) show any indication of wear, oil consumption or degraded performance. Last year, we upgraded all the engine sensors and the HO2 sensor on the cat converter. This cost me some ducats, but the vehicle runs like brand new, starts the minute you twist the key -- cold, warm or hot. Gas consumption is still factory spec. We've recently replaced the front wheel bearings and rebuilt the steering gear-box. ProTrans has continued to give me stellar support and advice. They've been worth every penny so far. If something goes wrong during the process of a repair, they'll correct it without further charge. I've been thinking to buy a new or pre-owned/lo-miles ride for several years now, and I've been ready to execute my plan for a Toyota hybrid. I just don't have to do it this year. So I'm putting it off. Again. =======================================

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