Flat tire? TPMS light on? Do this next.
This is what we tell folks when they call with a flat...
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Written on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 by Net Permalink |
A/T, M/T or R/T tires?
Do I want an A/T, M/T or R/T tire for my truck, SUV or CUV?Truck owners have always outfitted their trucks with chunky tires, but a newer trend we’ve noticed here at Rolling Stock is what we cal... read more
Written on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 by Net In: | Comments: 0
A Tale of Two Caddys
Two 1985 Cadillac Fleetwoods each on a different wire wheel set up. Wire wheels come in three offsets: Standard, Reverse and Lip Lace. The varying offsets are designed to fit ... read more
Written on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 by In: | Comments: 0
The Legendary E30 aka God's Chariot
E30 is the model code for the second gen BMW 3-series produced from 1982 - 1994. Car enthusiasts refer to the E30 as "God's Chariot" due to its dominance and success in the racing world. ... read more
American Racing Torq-Thrust - The Grandaddy of Race Wheels
1966 Ford Mustang on polished American Racing Torq Thrusts
This classic wheel was introduced in 1963. The Torq-Thrust has maintained popularity and it is arguably the most popular Hot Rod wheel. . .
Written on Monday, February 10, 2020 by Permalink |
Why Install a Leveling Kit?
Why Install a Leveling Kit? Trucks come from the factory with the front of the vehicle sitting lower than the rear (not level). This is done so that if you load up the truck bed it won’t bottom out, or wear out suspension parts prematurely. A leveling kit uses hardware to slightly rais...
Written on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 by Alexa Permalink |
Mustard and Mayo?
Do you take your classic car with a little mustard -n- mayo? Yep, I’ll take them Vogues! Trues and Vogues don’t always go together, but when they do, they make a great combination.
What are we talking about? Today we’re going to talk about Vogue Tyres!
Vogue makes tires, wheels and accessories, but they are best known for their Custom Built Radials, the tires with the white wall and distinctive gold stripe. The Vogue Tyre and Rubber Company has been in business for over 100 years!
The unique gold stripe was patented by Vogue Tyre in the ‘60s. The combo of whitewall and gold stripe gave rise to the term “mustard and mayo” to refer to Vogue Tyres. . .
Written on Friday, April 12, 2019 by Permalink |
What are Turbofan Wheels?
We recently had the pleasure of fitting a 1971 BMW 2002 with a set of 15” BBS Super RS rims.
The classic look of this set-up got me curious about the BBS style wheel and its evolution. Turns out, there is an engineering story behind the old-school retro look of these wheels.
The wheel style is called a Turbofan, and it was originally designed for sports cars, like Porsches, BMWs, Skylines and Corvettes to manage brake temperatures. Some Turbofan wheels include a bladed cover attached over the wheel. . .
Written on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 by Net Permalink |
Are You a Youngtimer Fan? (3 min read)
Originally Published October 23, 2018 by Rahna Brown on LinkedIn First things first, what is a Youngtimer? A. A young person who plays pinochle and smokes Virginia Slims B. A car manufactured in the 80s or 90s C. A new engine installed in an older car I learned about this term recently while rea...
Written on Friday, October 26, 2018 by Permalink |
Are Hubcaps Making A Come-Back?
I was perplexed when I first laid eyes on the Tesla 3 hubcaps. Hubcaps? Aren’t those a thing of the past? For years now alloy wheels have been the standard, and we’ve definitely developed a taste for the more visually appealing alloy wheel. So why would Tesla, the current leader in innovative car design, release a car with. . .
Written on Thursday, September 6, 2018 by Permalink |
5 Wheel Care Tips You Need For Summer
Just invested in a new set of shoes for your ride? Or are you maintaining the stock rims on your car? Shoes, wheels, rims, mags - whatever you may call them, they say a lot about your car, and consequently, they say a lot about you. . .
Written on Thursday, May 17, 2018 by Permalink |
Improve Driving Safety - Learn the Importance of a Tire Pressure Check
Did you know that according to SafeCar.Gov almost 11,000 car accidents annually are caused by tire failure and some of these accidents are fatal???
Please keep reading to learn how to keep your tires properly inflated and stay safer on the road. . .
Written on Thursday, February 1, 2018 by Nicole Permalink |
We are excited and proud to announce the return of ROLLING STOCK !!!
After 8 long months following the fire that destroyed our location on 16th street, we have acquired Commercial Tire and we will be moving in to their excellent location! Our new address is 601 Bayshore Boulevard at Industrial Street, San Francisco, CA 94124 We will provide the same services you&rs...
Written on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 by Permalink |
Rolling Stock Launches New Website!
Rolling Stock is located at 601 Bayshore Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94124. Since our humble beginnings in 1988, we have been providing honest and fair automotive repairs to San Francisco, CA, South San Francisco, CA, Daly City, CA, and other surrounding areas. At Rolling Stock, during each and ever...
Written on Thursday, August 8, 2013 by Permalink |
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