FALCONER AUTO REPAIR

  Welcome to the I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Falconer conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the tire will actually ride on top of a thin film of water.That's called hydroplaning. If it's really bad, Falconer drivers can actually spin out of control - endangering themselves and the other drivers around them. At best, you won't stop as fast. So how does a tire move water? It has channels for water to flow through. Look at your vehicle tire and you'll see channels: channels that run around the tire and channels that flow across the tire. They're designed to direct water away from the tire so it can contact the road better.And the deeper the channel, the more water it can move. A brand new I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service tire has very deep channels and ca ... read more

At I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service we get a lot of Falconer drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around New York, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won't leave you stranded.Smart Falconer drivers plan ahead for a major road trip – and there are a lot of things to get ready. Where should you start? You could start with the tires. Look them over for tread wear and check to see that they are properly inflated. Take a quick test drive around Falconer to see if you can feel any vibrations: Are the wheels in balance? Is the car tracking straight? Is the alignment ok? Come to I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service for a peace-of-mind trip inspection.1739 Lindquist Drive Falconer, New York 14733 716-665-2501 The next thing is a full service oil change to make sure all ... read more