Tires

  • Radial Tires, What Are They?

    When you see tires advertised, you’ll often see the word “radial” attached to it. What does this mean, and where did radial tires originate? Dempsey's Service Center, Inc. in Newark, DE is here, with answers to questions you weren’t even asking.

  • Rotate Your Tires or Stop Rolling

    hands putting on tire in shop with a power tool

    Ever looked at the bottom of your shoes and noticed that one area of the sole is more worn than another? The way you walk causes a wear pattern to occur as you put more weight on certain areas of your feet. If your shoe needed work, you would take it to a cobbler.

  • Rotate Your Tires or Stop Rolling

    technician rotating tires

    Ever looked at the bottom of your shoes and noticed that one area of the sole is more worn than another? The way you walk causes a wear pattern to occur as you put more weight on certain areas of your feet. If your shoe needed work, you would take it to a cobbler.

  • Should You be Running an Auxiliary Oil Cooler?

    oil cooler on a vehicle

    If you’re running a truck (or trucks) without an auxiliary oil cooler, it may be something you want to consider. Here’s some information on auxiliary oil coolers, what they are, and why they’re a great upgrade, from Dempsey's Service Center, Inc. in Newark, DE.

  • Take Care of Your Tires So They'll Take Care of You

    mechanic working on car tire

    There are a few things that matter when mounting new tires on your truck or commercial vehicle. First, you want it done right. Second, you want it done fast. For both, Dempsey's Service Center, Inc. in Newark, DE has you covered. We've been trained to do it right the first time and make sure you're satisfied.

  • Take Care of Your Tires So They'll Take Care of You

    tires in a photo

    There are a few things that matter when mounting new tires on your truck or commercial vehicle. First, you want it done right. Second, you want it done fast. For both, Dempsey's Service Center, Inc. in Newark, DE has you covered. We've been trained to do it right the first time and make sure you're satisfied.

  • The Infamous Stuck Lug Nut

    mechanic working on lug nut

    At Dempsey's Service Center, Inc. in Newark, we are quite familiar with the potential for easy maintenance and repair items to become much larger problems. One such issue is the infamous stuck lug nut. You go to change your tire, or a basic maintenance shop tries to take your wheel off, and you discover a lug nut that simply refuses to budge. Now what do you do?

  • The Manual Transmission - What’s it Made of?

    hand on the manual gearbox of a stick shift

    Manual transmissions aren’t necessarily simple, but they’re much easier to understand in concept than their automatic counterparts. You’re probably aware there are gears in manual transmissions - but there’s a little more to it than that. Here are some of the major components you’ll find in a manual transmission.

  • Time For Tires, But How Do You Decide?

    tire options at a tire store

    There are multiple types of tires on the market for almost every car, truck, or SUV. Once you decide it's time to replace your tires, the choice can be overwhelming. The type of tire you want depends on a variety of factors, from climate to how you drive. At Dempsey's Service Center, Inc. in Newark, DE, our technicians have been trained to help you make that choice. Here’s a short rundown of common street tires that will suit your needs.

  • Time to Re-Tire? Explore All The Options

    Pile of tires

    There are multiple types of tires on the market for almost every car, truck, or SUV. The type of tire you want depends on a variety of factors, from climate to how you drive. Here’s a short rundown of common street tires that’ll suit your needs.

  • Tips For Your Fleet If You Ever Get A Flat!

    If you drive a fleet or commercial vehicle, you log a lot of hours on the road. Inevitably, a flat tire is going to happen - it’s just a matter of knowing how to handle it when it does. Here’s what you need to remember, from Dempsey's Service Center, Inc. in Newark, DE.

  • Tire About to Blow Out? Here's What to Do.

    Flat tire on a car

    At Dempsey's Service Center, Inc. in Newark, DE, we understand that you can’t prevent malfunctions all the time, every time. At some point in your driving history, you’ve probably dealt with a flat tire. Sometimes a tire goes flat in a parking lot, but sometimes a tire can fail while driving. Here are some indicators you have a tire that is about to fail, and how to handle the situation.

  • Tire Inspections Are So Important for Your Fleet

    fleet of trucks

    Inspecting wear and tear items on any commercial truck is a great way to make sure you stay reliably on the road. With a trained eye, a variety of issues can easily be caught before trouble arises, saving you critical time and a lot of money in the process. At Dempsey's Service Center, Inc. in Newark, one of our top priorities is preventative maintenance, and noticing a problem before it becomes a bigger one.

  • Tire Light On! Yes, there is a problem!

    hole in 4x4 diesel truck tire

    When your light comes on, it is ALWAYS important to look at the issue to see if it is a problem.  Especially if it is a light we all understand.  Tire pressure is one we all can relate to and an easy one to look at.  However, most drivers just assume the air is low in them and ignore it which is not a good idea especially when you are driving a 4x4 diesel truck off-roading and could have picked up anything and/or everything like this truck tire did. 

    He looked, and immediately headed over to see our technicians here at Dempsey's Service Center, Inc..  

  • Tires Keep Your Fleet Rolling

    tires

    Can you say for certain all the tires in your fleet, or on your commercial truck, are roadworthy and ready? Proper attention to tire condition is so important, but how do you properly care for your tires? From Dempsey's Service Center, Inc. in Newark, DE, here’s what you need to know.

  • Tires, Tires Everywhere. How Do You Choose The Best?

    many tires on shelves

    The type of tire you want on your fleet or commercial vehicle depends on a variety of factors, from climate to how you use the vehicle. There are multiple tire styles for most applications, and one of them is right for you. At Dempsey's Service Center, Inc. in Newark, DE, we’re ready to help you make your choice. If you’d like to narrow it down before you come see us, here’s a short rundown of common tires that will meet your specific need.

  • What should you do if you blow a tire?

    man frustrated leaning on car

    The best way to deal with a blown tire is to prevent it from happening in the first place. However, eventually, a flat tire is going to occur, and it’ll most likely be when you least need it. From Dempsey's Service Center, Inc. in Newark, DE, here’s what you need to do.

  • What should you do if you blow a tire?

    guy carrying a tire to fix it on side of the road

    The best way to deal with a blown tire is to prevent it from happening in the first place. However, eventually, a flat tire is going to occur, and it’ll most likely be when you least need it. From Dempsey's Service Center, Inc. in Newark, DE, here’s what you need to do.

  • Wheel Bearings and Your Fleet

    wheel bearings

    Wheel bearings are an often overlooked, but incredibly important component on your diesel truck; and when one begins to fail, other problems begin to arise. Dempsey's Service Center, Inc. in Newark has the information you need to recognize a problem before it turns into a bigger one. Here’s what to look out for:

  • When Is It Time To Replace a Tire?

    Tires lined up on racks

    At Dempsey's Service Center, Inc. in Newark, we change many tires that should’ve been replaced long ago. Your tires can go for miles and miles, but there always comes a time to replace them. So how can you tell when the right time is?

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