Commercial Truck Services Offered at Bob Sumerel Tire Co

Bob Sumerel Tire Company has been a leader in automotive service for several Midwest states since 1959. We pride ourselves in having strong customer relations in Ohio and the surrounding states, backed by quality work for a wide variety of passenger and light truck vehicles. But what some may not know is that we offer a wide variety of services for commercial/semi trucks! Not only that, but we we have the capabilities to handle most vehicles on the road, including some agricultural vehicles! A majority of our locations are Ohio, but we service all neighboring states excluding Michigan. Below, you can find the services we offer as well as the corresponding locations that handle those services, and a brief job description. 

• Tire Retreading - Columbus, Zanesville, Winchester, Leetsdale - This service has been a specialty of our for decades! Retreading is an economic and durable practice where we replace the tread on a worn tire. You can find out more about this service here! 
• Wheel Reconditioning - Winchester, Wooster - Similar to retreading, recycling old wheels is another way to save money, while improving your rig at the same time! The picture above is just one example of how your wheel can look! 

• Big Truck Alignments - Various locations - A majority of our commercial truck locations will be able to service alignments on commercial vehicles. More information is available in this link! 
• Tires and Mechanical Service - All of our locations are able to combat roadside emergency responses on a wide variety of fleet vehicles. For each individual locations services, find out more here! 
• OTR Tire Services- For those hard to find tires, we have the solutions at select locations! Click on this link to get a quote request on OTR tires today! 

These are just a few of the list of services we offer here at Bob Sumerel Tire Company. We pride ourselves in being a one stop shop for semi truck drivers, farmers, small businesses, and large businesses. Our retread tires offer a reliable and cost effective solution for those businesses looking for a good tire at an affordable price. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give our location a call, we are happy to help! 

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In Depth Tips on How to Increase MPG's this Summer

With oil prices fluctuating everyday, most drivers want to be economic in the way they drive to save at the tank. Often times, more cautious driving can steadily increase your MPG, the more economic you drive. In this blog, we want to outline a couple of things to keep in mind if you aren't getting the MPG you used to get. Some of these things can be done simply by driving differently, while others involve mechanical restoration to your vehicle. Below you can find a couple tips for this summer in order to save at the pump! For mechanical service, be sure to contact your local Bob Sumerel Tire location to schedule an appointment! 

• Use A/C at a minimum- Running the A/C in your car bogs the engine down, making the engine work harder to maintain its running condition. 
• Check your tire pressure- Even a 5 pound difference in your tire pressure can make a big difference in the way your car rolls down the road. Typically, if a tire is under-inflated, the engine has to work harder to rotate the tire at a constant speed. Checking your tire pressure beforehand can eliminate this, and help you achieve the MPG you desire. 
• Keep weight down- Large trunk items or things you are hauling can have an effect on your car's fuel consumption as well. The lighter your car is, the less it will take the engine to accelerate down the road! 
• Consider a tune up- If your car has not had a tune up in quite some time, the worn out ignition parts can begin to decrease MPG due to wear and tear. Consult with your local Bob Sumerel Tire location on if your car is in need of a tune up. Most diagnoses can be taken care of in just a few hours! 
• When possible, coast- Coasting your car down a hill uses a very small amount of fuel. Instead of laying on the gas down hills, let off the pedal and cruise down the hill to take any strain off of your engine. 

Aside from these tips above, there are often products that are specifically aimed at helping to improve fuel economy. Gas treatments, or fuel injector cleaner products are available at most auto parts stores, and are designed to clean up carbon deposits in your vehicle's internal combustion chambers. This can sometimes be a cheaper alternative as compared to performing a tune up on your vehicle. Before making this decision, it may be a good time to bring your car on for a comprehensive inspection that can be completed at any local Bob Sumerel Tire location. From there, they can give you expert advice as to what avenues to look into for restoring your MPG!

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