Are you getting scammed by your auto repair shop? To help you better understand your automobile, check out these common misconceptions about tires, brought to you by the friendly mechanics at Rochester's premier auto service center, Griff's Auto Towing:

• My Tire-Pressure Monitoring System Will Alert Me When It's Time To Inflate My Tires: While new car owners like to believe that their automobiles will practically take care of themselves, this simply isn't true. The TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) inside of newer automobiles only alerts you when your tire pressure falls below 25% of the manufacturer's recommendation—meaning that your tires could be under-inflated without you even knowing it.
• If I Am Only Getting Two New Tires, I Should Only Replace The Tires On The Front: Thanks to the friendly folks at the auto service center at Griff's Auto Towing, you now know that you should always put new tires on the rear end. It doesn't matter whether your car is front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive, you should always put the tires with the most tread in the back.
• I Should Never Inflate My Tires Beyond The Recommended Maximum Pressure: If you think that your tires will burst if you overfill them with air, you're wrong. The recommended maximum pressure is merely the level at which you should fill up your tires in order to carry the maximum weight. Now, that's not to say that you should exceed this number, but don't worry if you put in a little too much.

Whether you need new tires, used tires, or towing services, contact the auto service center at Griff's Auto Towing today by calling (585) 227-8700. You can also visit the towing company's website for more information, and don't forget to like them on Facebook for promotional offers.