Tire Shop
Tires are a fundamental piece of a puzzle auto engineers are still working on today; "how do we make automobiles more comfortable?" British inventor, John Boyd Dunlop asked himself that same question when his son complained of headaches when riding his tricycle. At first, Dunlop just attached a strip of rubber to the outside of the wheel. But after playing with the idea for some time, he decided to inflate the piece of rubber, thus giving even more stability and traction to the bicycle. Not only that, but it made the ride much more comfortable!
Forty years before Dunlop invented his tire, Scottish inventor Robert William Thompson patented the first pneumatic tire. Though the two didn't realize they invented the same thing, both made our modern tires possible. The majority of automobile owners don't actually know how much technology and experimentation goes into the engineering and production of tires every day. Pneumatic tires, the ones we use today are "filled with air," which is the very meaning of the word "pneumatic."
So why do pneumatic tires make driving more comfortable? Tires provide important traction between the road and your wheels, which absorb the shock of the movement, and thus create a smoother ride for you! Tire tread gives a contained space for compressed air, and helps the tire to "grip" the road, much like running sneakers.
Worn tires can prevent your vehicle from stopping quickly when braking. The stopping distance difference between 10/32" tread depth and 2/32" is 10 car lengths! Ask us about our complimentary tire inspections to make sure your vehicle is safe t drive.
Shop for new tires right here at Passport Nissan. We offer many major brands including Continental, Yokohama, Goodyear, Bridgestone, Michelin and Hankook.
We also offer our Tire Price Assurance; If you find a better price on a tire we offer, we’ll match it! If you find a better price within 30 days, we’ll refund the difference1.
Additionally, If you get a flat, we’ll fix or replace it. New tires are an investment. Road hazard coverage protects that investment by helping cover the cost to repair or replace a damaged tire. And unlike other tire stores that charge for this coverage, we include it on all eligible tires2.
1 Some exclusions apply. Ask your Service Advisor for details. Eligible tires only. Customer must present a printed lower-priced quote on an identical in-stock tire dated within 30 days of purchase from a tire retailer and installer within 25 miles of dealership. Bundled offers, clearance or closeout price quotes, coupons, competitor quotes that resulted from a price match, used tires, and tires from automotive dealers are not eligible. Other restrictions apply. See dealer for details.
2 Eligible tires only. Restrictions apply. See Road Hazard Consumer Brochure
for complete details regarding 24-month Road Hazard Coverage.