The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
March 31, 2024
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our American Fork area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pair of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warr... More
Branson Tire Repair
December 17, 2023
Most Branson residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Branson drivers it also has a financial impact. With high MO gas prices, we've all heard about the importance... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
December 3, 2023
Branson drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you'll feel it in the steeri... More
How Much is Enough for Branson Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth
October 1, 2023
Most Branson drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that bald tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tread at all when we think of a bald tire. And when we take our vehicles in for preventive maintenance, the techn... More
Under Pressure in Branson: TPMS
July 2, 2023
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Branson, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. Some 2... More
Automotive Tips from Star Lube Branson: Where Should New Tires Be Placed
March 5, 2023
When Branson drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake systems.I... More
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
February 19, 2023
Some of us Branson drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around MO, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about wheels. The hardes... More
Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Branson
September 3, 2022
A lot of people get custom wheels in Branson. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You don't want that. Consulting your Star Lube Brans... More
Wheel Balancing at Star Lube Branson
August 21, 2022
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Branson drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on MO roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel the vibrati... More