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The Five Best Dishes to Make for the Holidays

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The holidays are a time for family, friends and of course, food! If you’re looking to impress your guests this year, try one of these five delicious holiday dishes. From traditional classics to festive twists on old favorites, there’s something for everyone. So what are you waiting for? Pick a dish from this list and get to cooking!

Roast Beef with Roasted Potatoes and Carrots

Roast beef with roasted potatoes and carrots is the quintessential holiday dish – nothing quite says “celebration” like a home-cooked seasonal feast. This traditional combination of savory flavors has become part of family gatherings across generations, satisfying taste buds and tummies in memorable ways. As holidays come and go, one thing is certain: a warm plateful of roast beef paired with mouth-watering potatoes and carrots makes us all feel right at home!

Turkey with Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce

The holidays are the perfect time for celebrating with family and friends, and one delicious way to get everyone together is with a delicious spread of turkey with stuffing and cranberry sauce. A holiday favorite, a perfectly roasted turkey with stuffing and cranberry sauce is an easy way to bring everyone together and make a memorable holiday. From the salty stuffing and juicy turkey to the sweetness of the cranberry, nobody can resist such a delicious and comforting dish. If turkey and stuffing is making your mouth water, break out your family’s favorite recipes, fill your plate up high – and don’t forget to save room for seconds!

Ham with Green Beans and Sweet Potatoes

Ham with green beans and sweet potatoes is a family favorite for any holiday celebration. Not only does it make for an impressive presentation at family gatherings, but the delicious combination of flavors will have everyone wanting more – melt-in-your-mouth ham, savory green beans, and sumptuously sweet potatoes! A dish like this is sure to spread happiness and merry vibes no matter what kind of family gathering it’s included in. Plus, its ease of preparation means more time for family bonding over a meal prepared with love!

Salmon with Rice and Steamed Vegetables

Salmon with rice and steamed vegetables is a delicious alternative option that is perfect for holiday gatherings. Whether you’re sharing a meal with a pescatarian or just want to shake things up for the holidays, this delicious and healthy dish has something for everyone.

With its hint of sweetness from the salmon, nuttiness from the rice, and bright flavor from the vegetables all melding together in one delightful bite – you won’t be able to resist going back for seconds. Not only does this dish look beautiful on your table but it tastes just as amazing too. As an added bonus, it’s incredibly easy to prepare – so you can spend more time with your family instead of slaving away in the kitchen!

Vegetarian Lasagna

Who says that you can’t have a holiday dish without meat? Vegetarian lasagna is a delicious alternative to traditional lasagna and is sure to make heads turn at your family gathering or holiday celebration. It’s an incredibly flavorful and healthy alternative to standard recipes, and its versatility allows you to improvise based on what ingredients are available. So when it’s time for that next big celebration, consider swapping in vegetarian lasagna instead! Your friends and family will rave about its flavor.

It’s Time to Cook

No matter what you choose to make, with one of these five dishes your guests are sure to be impressed. After all, who can say no to a classic roast beef or a delicious vegetarian lasagna? From turkey and stuffing to ham and green beans, there’s something for everyone on this list. So get cooking and enjoy the holiday season!

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4 Tips to Keep Your Car Looking Great

Keep your car clean with these 4 tips

Whether you’re a car enthusiast or simply a daily driver, keeping your car clean is always a must. While it may seem like a daunting task to keep your car clean, it truly isn’t, especially with our Toyota of Abilene helpful car cleaning tips.

As with any chore, the more you keep up with cleaning your car, the easier it is to maintain. That is why we recommend regularly cleaning out your car, vacuuming it and keeping it free of trash and debris.

When it comes to keeping the exterior of your car looking great, regular washes and waxes will go a long way. Maintaining your car’s paint is a great way to ensure your vehicle won’t have rust or peeling problems. The best part is that it keeps your car looking great too.

With this list of helpful tips, you’ll have all the tools and knowledge you need to keep your car looking just as great as it did the day you bought it.

Clear it Out

The first step to cleaning your car like the pros is pretty simple — clear it out! Trash, debris, last week’s hamburger wrapper, you’ll want to get rid of it all. Clearing out the clutter from the interior of your car instantly makes it look better and a lot less “lived in”. Plus, if you had enough stuff in there, you could consider it as fuel savings to clean it all out.

Not only is interior clutter unsightly, but it can also be dangerous. If you’re ever in an accident, every item you have on the interior will be tossed around becoming a hazard to you. Plus, who wants to be coated in a two-day-old soda after getting in an accident?

Cleaning out the interior of your car is the easiest step, all you need are some trash bags and you’ll be clutter-free in no time. Once you’ve cleaned out the interior of your car, you can move on to our next step detailed below.

Scrub it Out

Just like the carpet and flooring in our homes, the floor mats in our cars can get pretty dirty. That’s why it’s important for you to pull them out of the car and give them a good scrubbing. Getting your floor mats nice and clean doesn’t just look good, it also will help cut down on airborne bacteria and irritants too.

Before you get to scrubbing, you may also want to give your floor mats thorough vacuuming. This will get the dirt and debris that has found its way into your car and been compacted down. Once you’re done vacuuming you can get to scrubbing.

You’ll want a good brush with semi-firm bristles to attack carpet floor mats, and a good cleaning agent as well. If you have rubber or “all-weather” floor mats, you can skip the vacuum step and just give them a good spray down with your chosen cleaning agent.

Vacuum it Out

If you have been following our steps thus far, you should have your vacuum out still, so why not tackle the rest of the interior with it? Thoroughly vacuum all carpeted surfaces in your car, including the passenger and rear-seat floorboards, especially if they see high traffic.

While you have the vacuum out, it’s probably a good idea to run it over any non-carpeted surfaces that accumulate dust and debris like the dashboard. You can even hit the vents as dust accumulates there and can cause allergies or irritation.

A solid vacuum job should leave your car’s interior looking fresh and smelling even better — so why not take the time and do your car a favor?

Wipe it Out

A final step to cleaning your car like a pro is wiping it out. Pick up some interior cleaning and detailing wipes and get to work! We recommend starting from the driver’s seat, hitting all the instrumentation and surfaces you touch most.

From there, we say no amount of attention to detail is too much. Dig into those cracks and crevices, don’t be afraid to really get in there. You can use things like Q-Tips to get into tight spaces like between the air vents or radio controls. Work your way throughout the front first, then make a move to the back of the car — don’t forget the cupholders!

Get to Cleaning

Now that you have read our list of tips to keep your car clean like the pros, it’s time to grab your cleaning supplies and get to work. Whether you’re going for full interior and exterior detail or keeping it simple with a wash and wax, this list of tips is sure to get you started on the right path.

If you’re not feeling the whole DIY car detailing process, that’s okay too, we can always help you out at our reconditioning department. All you have to do is book an appointment online or by calling 325-550-2122 — stopping by works too.

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Toyota Supports Uvalde Community

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PLANO, Texas (June 2, 2022) – Toyota Motor North America together with Gulf States Toyota and GSFSGroup are donating $250,000 to support counseling and bereavement services for families and others impacted by the Uvalde, Texas, tragedy.

Family Services Association, San Antonio, which offers counseling and survivor assistance through a trauma-informed lens, and Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas, which provides services for grieving youth and their families, are each receiving $75,000.

Gulf States Toyota and GSFSGroup are providing $50,000 to both Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas and The United with Uvalde Fund.

Toyota also is matching employee giving, encouraging donations to the following nonprofits:

  • The Onestar Foundation – Robb Elementary Memorial Fund: contributing to the relief fund for victims, families and others affected by the tragedy.
  • Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas: to deliver counseling services for children, caregivers and community members.
  • Family Services Association: to support survivor families to cover basic needs and mental health aid.
  • Communities in Schools San Antonio: to provide basic needs, education support and social services.
  • United with Uvalde Fund – United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County: to support mental health services for students, teachers and families.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships. 

Toyota directly employs more than 39,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 32 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota’s 10th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, a quarter of the company’s 2021 U.S. sales were electrified.

 

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Is Buying a Car in 2022 Worth It?

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With the COVID-19 Pandemic coming to a close, consumers are once again demanding a large supply of new vehicles. One that cannot yet be fulfilled by the world’s manufacturers due to a massive shortage of semiconductors with no end in sight.

This shortage has dealerships all over the country scrambling to find a way to put customers behind the wheel of a new vehicle. With the ongoing shortage and rising prices, you may be wondering if now is the right time to buy a new vehicle at Toyota of Abilene, and this blog just may help you decide.

At Toyota of Abilene, the shortage isn’t stopping them from stocking the Abilene, TX area’s best selection of new, pre-owned and certified pre-owned Toyota vehicles. Whether you’re looking for a new or pre-owned vehicle, Toyota of Abilene has plenty of options for you to choose from. Don’t let the shortage hold you back, stop by and see why Toyota of Abilene is Abilene’s favorite Toyota dealer today!

Rising Prices, Dwindling Inventory

As the world slowly returns to form after the COVID-19 Pandemic, the global supply chain is struggling to keep up after such a long period of disruption. Back in 2020, with the world at the height of the pandemic, factories all over the world shut down to stop the spread, while subsequently stopping the production of goods.

During the global shutdown, inventory began to pile up on dealership lots all throughout the United States. With each passing day, the cost of insurance and interest on this sitting inventory totaled in the hundreds of thousands, causing dealership owners a slight panic. This time of uncertainty and panic was not here to stay long, as a bigger problem awaited dealership owners in the near future.

Fast forward a year to 2021, dealerships throughout the U.S. are struggling to keep up with demand for inventory as manufacturers struggle to produce new vehicles. This struggle is largely due to a semiconductor shortage that was sparked by the worldwide lockdowns that took place during the pandemic. With factories shut down and semiconductors not being made, new vehicles ceased to be produced and vehicle manufacturers found themselves struggling to fulfill dealership orders.

In response to the growing supply chain issue, dealerships began to turn their focus toward to used vehicle market, encouraging customers to sell their used vehicles or complete trade-ins. With used vehicles more desirable than ever and equipped government-backed stimulus checks, consumers throughout the United States flocked to dealerships to trade in their old vehicles in favor of new ones.

The rush by dealerships to find ways to supplement the shortage of new vehicles only further exacerbated that shortage, leaving dealerships in a pickle. Now dealerships have droves of customers clamoring to trade-in their vehicles, with no new vehicles to sell those customers, resulting in long waiting lists and disgruntled customers.

With this shortage, you may be wondering if now is the right time to start the search for a vehicle. The answer here at Toyota of Abilene is a resounding, YES! Despite the supply chain issues and a shortage of new vehicles, there has never been a better time to trade in your old vehicle in favor of purchasing a new one. Keep reading to find out why!

The Time Is Now

If you’re wondering if it’s a smart idea to buy a car in 2022, the answer is YES! Now, you may be doubting that because of what you just read above…but fear not! There truly has never been a better time to buy a new car, truck or SUV — and here are some reasons why.

Interest Rates

One of the biggest reasons you should be buying a car right now is because of the incredibly low-interest rates that are available. Right now, banks are loaning out money at record-setting rates in attempts to reinvigorate the struggling, post-pandemic economy. With rates as low as 0.99% APR available, it’s a no-brainer to buy a new vehicle right now as rates like this aren’t typically available.

If you want the best interest rates on the widest selection of new and pre-owned Toyota vehicles, stop by Toyota of Abilene located in Abilene today!

Your Car Is Worth More Than Ever Before

Yeah, you read that right…your old car is worth more than ever before thanks to the shortage of new inventory. Typically, all cars begin depreciating the moment they leave the dealership lot. However, in this whacky post-pandemic economy, some vehicles have actually gained value as they aged.

As dealerships all over the country make a push to purchase used vehicles and increase trade-ins, the value of used vehicles has increased astronomically. That means there has never been a better time to purchase a new vehicle, as your trade-in is worth more than its ever been. If you’ve been tossing around the idea of buying a new car, you’ll want to act now before the value of your used car plummets back to pre-pandemic prices and you lose out on thousands.

You can get the best value for your used car, truck or SUV at Toyota of Abilene located in Abilene, TX. At Toyota of Abilene, they have the Abilene area’s best selection of new and pre-owned Toyota vehicles, so stop by and check out their inventory today!

Customize Your New Vehicle

Due to the semiconductor shortage, chances are you will be waiting on a new vehicle to be built and shipped to the United States before you buy it. This wait may seem like nothing but a hassle when in reality it is the best thing that could happen. Wondering why it’s the best thing that could happen? Keep reading to find out why!

While it may not seem ideal to buy a car that hasn’t yet been built, there are some advantages to doing so. A car that hasn’t been built yet means you can tailor to fit your exact needs and specifications. That means you can forego features you won’t use and add features you may not have been able to find on a specific trim of that vehicle. With the added flexibility that comes with ordering a new Toyota vehicle, it truly makes right now better than ever to buy a new vehicle.

Stop by Toyota of Abilene located in Abilene to place an order for your new Toyota vehicle today!

Reasons You Should Avoid Buying a Car in 2022

This blog would not be complete without a good counterargument. So, let’s talk about a few reasons why you may want to avoid buying a new car, truck or SUV in 2022.

Seemingly Endless Waiting Lists

One good reason to avoid purchasing a new or pre-owned vehicle in 2022 is the waiting game. Let’s face it, nobody wants to spend their hard-earned money on a vehicle they have to spend months waiting for. However, the reality of this post-pandemic world is filled with long waiting lists for new vehicles of all shapes and sizes.

If you’re considering purchasing a new car, truck or SUV, make sure to inquire about the average waiting time at your dealership of choice. Another thing to keep in mind is delays do happen, especially with the rampant issues in the global supply chain. That being said, if you place an order for a new vehicle, be prepared to be patient.

Patience is a virtue they say, and if it’s a virtue that escapes you, perhaps its best to look into a pre-owned vehicle instead. If a pre-owned vehicle is something you would consider, Toyota of Abilene has plenty of them to choose from at their Abilene location — stop by today!

Record-High Prices

An unfortunate consequence of the vehicle shortage has been the steep rise in the prices of new vehicles. With incredibly high demand and constrained supply lines, the cost of new vehicles is rising to record highs in a staggeringly short amount of time. Many new vehicles are flying off of dealership lots, sometimes for prices above the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP).

Although interest rates are at all-time lows, it still may be wise to refrain from purchasing a new car, truck or SUV in 2022 thanks to the rising cost of new vehicles. If you want to save money and can keep driving your current vehicle, it just may be best to wait out this influx of pricing on new vehicles.

Fewer Options

Yet another drawback to purchasing a new vehicle during this shortage is the lack of available options. Due to the semiconductor shortage, vehicle manufacturers are opting to only produce certain types and trims of vehicles, leaving less variety to choose from. This is being done in an effort to keep profits where they need to be while dealing with a constrained supply of vehicles and parts.

During this shortage, you run the chance of walking onto a dealership lot and not being able to find a vehicle to fit your wants or needs. Many vehicles that are being produced right now are coming loaded with options and features, which increases the cost and makes them less appealing to budget-conscious consumers.

If you’re considering purchasing a new vehicle in these times, keep in mind that you may not get exactly what you want in a vehicle. This can be prevented with a little patience, all you have to do is simply wait out this global semiconductor shortage which should be over soon. Getting the vehicle of your dreams is still possible despite the worldwide shortage of vehicles, so don’t lose hope!

The Answer Is

Now that both sides to the argument have been made, the answer to the question “Is Buying a Car in 2022 Worth It” still remains a resounding yes. This is because the power is still in the hands of the consumer, even with the reduced supply of new and pre-owned vehicles. Consumers are more powerful than ever in the post-pandemic world, and it’s because struggling companies need every dollar they can get. Keep this in mind when shopping for your next vehicle, whether it’s new or pre-owned.

If you’re still reading and have realized that now is better than ever to buy a new vehicle, then stop by Toyota of Abilene located in Abilene, TX today! At Toyota of Abilene, they stock the Abilene, TX area’s biggest selection of new, pre-owned and certified pre-owned Toyota vehicles and sell them at the best prices. Get the best deal on your next Toyota vehicle by shopping at Toyota of Abilene located in Abilene today!

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Five Reasons You Should Buy the Next-Gen 2022 Toyota Tundra

The all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra is coming soon to Lithia Toyota of Abilene

The long-awaited redesign of the Toyota Tundra is finally here, as the 2022 Toyota Tundra will usher in the next generation of Toyota’s most reliable pickup. Announced mid-fall by Toyota, the next-generation Tundra will see a complete redesign for the 2022 model year, with new engine options, better technology, and a more comfortable ride. If hearing “all-new Toyota Tundra” wasn’t enough to get you motivated to buy, here are five more reasons you should purchase an all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra here at Lithia Toyota of Abilene.

All-New Engine Options

One of the most notable things about the all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra is the replacement of the old V8 powerplant, with a modern, highly efficient twin-turbo V6 engine.

This change may come as a shock to most truck owners and Toyota enthusiasts, as Toyota is the first full-size pickup manufacturer to ditch the beefy V8 in favor of a smaller, yet more efficient, twin-turbocharged V6. The all-new twin-turbo V6 may be smaller, but it won’t be lacking power, as it is capable of outputting 389-horsepower and 479 lb.-ft. of torque.

If you’re searching for more power out of your Tundra, you can opt for the iForce MAX powertrain, which gives you 437-horsepower and 583 lb.-ft. of torque, all from a hybrid powertrain. Yes, that’s right, the Tundra will feature a hybrid option, however, it’s not like your neighbor’s Prius.

The Tundra’s hybrid powertrain consists of an electric motor that is located between the gas engine and transmission. With the hybrid powertrain, you’ll notice increased performance, better towing, peak torque for off-roading, and a smooth highway driving experience. Toyota designed their hybrid-powered Tundra so you could experience the best performance out of your vehicle at all times.

Come check out the all-new Toyota Tundra in both gas and hybrid forms, available soon here at Lithia Toyota of Abilene located in Abilene, TX. You won’t want to miss out on the all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra, so stop in Lithia Toyota of Abilene and place your preorder today!

The Most Rugged Suspension Yet

Built with off-road capability in mind, the all-new Toyota Tundra is sporting the look of a rugged off-road going truck, with the suspension to match. Toyota upgraded the Tundra’s suspension for 2022, with a newly developed dual wishbone front suspension and a new multi-link rear suspension that features coil springs and lateral control arms.

These suspension upgrades made way for an optional air suspension system, with manual and automatic level functions for full control over your air ride system. The new multi-link rear suspension system is pretty revolutionary, as Toyota did away with leaf springs and opted for upgraded coil springs, which results in a far smoother and tighter ride in the Tundra.

With the addition of lateral control arms in the rear of the vehicle, the Tundra will see increased ride comfort, lateral rigidity, and straight-line stability. For the first time on a Tundra is Toyota’s Adaptive Variable Suspension system, which automatically adjusts spring damping force in order to better respond to a variety of road and off-road conditions.

With a rugged new suspension designed to be both road-going and off-road-worthy, the all-new Toyota Tundra is a great choice if you’re looking for the best in off-road performance and daily driving capability. Stop by Lithia Toyota of Abilene today to talk about preordering your all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra.

Towing and Hauling Has Never Been This Easy

With such great engine and suspension upgrades, it’s no surprise that the all-new Toyota Tundra will see an increase in towing performance. The all-new Tundra will be capable of towing up to 12,000lbs, with an ability to haul up to 1,925lbs in the bed. Included on the all-new Tundra will be the Tow/Haul and Tow/Haul+ modes, with the latter being designed for large RVs, boats, and larger box trailers.

On top of the increase in towing and hauling capacity, the all-new Tundra will also be available with the Multi-Terrain Monitor. The Multi-Terrain Monitor allows the driver to have a view of the front, rear, and sides of their truck and their immediate surroundings. This fantastic feature makes rock crawling even the most treacherous of terrains a breeze, as it cuts out the need for reliance on spotters outside of your vehicle.

Owners of the all-new Tundra will be able to opt for a Panoramic View Monitor as well, which provides a top-down perspective of your Tundra for navigating those tight spaces while towing.

If you’re looking for the best towing and hauling capacity, look no further than the all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra. Capable of towing up to 12,000lbs and hauling up to 1,925lbs, the all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra is the premier choice for those looking for daily driving comfort and class-leading towing and hauling capacities. Preorder your all-new Toyota Tundra here at Lithia Toyota of Abilene located in Abilene, TX today!

Toyota’s All-New Multimedia System

For the 2022 model year, the Tundra will be the first of the new Toyota vehicles to take advantage of the Connected Technologies redesigned multimedia system. This all-new multimedia system can be operated via the standard 8-inch touchscreen or an available 14-inch touchscreen panel, as well as through the Human Machine Interface, meaning you can use voice commands or pinch-and-zoom gestures like you would on a cellphone to interact with your vehicle.

In addition to the multimedia screen, drivers will also have a 12.3-inch instrument panel that displays digital gauges and even allows you to customize it to show things like pitch and roll details and vehicle telemetry.

Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 is now Standard!

For 2022, the all-new Toyota Tundra will come with Toyota Safety Sense standard equipped on every trim level of the Tundra ranging from the SR all the way to the TRD Pro. This standard set of safety features includes active safety technologies like a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Lane Departure Alert, Automatic High Beams, Blind Spot Monitoring, and Rear Cross-Traffic Alerts. These now-standard safety features are designed to ensure every Toyota driver is safe behind the wheel, every single time they start up that engine.

Get one of the most technologically advanced and safe Toyota vehicles ever by purchasing the all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra here at Lithia Toyota of Abilene.

Preorder Your All-New 2022 Toyota Tundra Today!

Although it was just announced this fall of 2021 by Toyota, the all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra should be coming to Lithia Toyota of Abilene sooner than later. This highly-anticipated redesign has Tundra owners and off-road enthusiasts each chomping at the bit to place their preorders for what stands to be 2022’s most notable pickup truck.

If you’re looking for the best new pickup truck on the market, look no further than the all-new, completely redesigned 2022 Toyota Tundra. Stop in Lithia Toyota of Abilene located in Abilene, TX to speak with a sales professional about placing your preorder for the all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra.

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Changing Tires with the Seasons.

Different Tires for Different Seasons.

Looking for new tires this season? Call Lithia Toyota of Abilene today!

At the Tire Shop

It’s 4pm on a Friday afternoon and you’re in line at the tire shop anxiously awaiting the enormous bill that you’re about to incur. “Next!” yells out the middle-aged service writer, motioning from amongst a whirlwind of paperwork, for you to come to the counter. At the counter you tell the service writer that you need four new tires and he asks you “Summer, winter, all-season?” and it dawns on you at that moment that you’re totally unprepared for this question. “There’s a difference in tires?” you think to yourself, and your mind begins to wonder how you’ve gone so long not knowing there were different tires, let alone what those differences are. Being in a position like this isn’t all that uncommon, unless you’re a car enthusiast or a mechanic yourself, chances are you were never told about the differences in tire compounds and why there is even a need for different tires. They say you learn something new every day, and today’s lesson is on the various tire compounds and their specific uses, so buckle in and come along for the ride.

Different Tires, for Different Seasons

Both the summer and winter are filled with their own unique wonders and magical times, but also filled with their own unique challenges at the same time. Winter can be cold, harsh, and unforgiving, both to humans and machines alike. While the summer may not come with ice and snow like winter, it can still be host to poor or dangerous driving conditions just like winter is. With the winter and summer being total opposites, it makes sense that there isn’t just one tire to handle both seasons. Tire manufacturers nowadays have tire offerings in three different categories, Summer, Winter and All-Season, each boasting their own advantages and disadvantages. Now you may be wondering, why not just buy all-season tires for all the seasons? Stick around and read about why all-season tires aren’t necessarily for all of the seasons, and why winter tires should be kept to colder temperatures.

Summer Tires

Summer tires are excellent dry and wet condition tires in warmer weather, making them perfectly suited for rainy summer evenings and sweltering hot afternoons. In order to gain superior traction and handling that summer tires are known for, they were designed with less grooving for water clearance and even have a more streamlined tread pattern which increases the amount of tire in contact with the road, ultimately providing better traction. On top of the increased traction and handling, summer tires also boast better fuel economy due to their reduced rolling resistance. While summer tires are great because of their increased traction and handling, the technology used to achieve those results ends up being detrimental to the car and driver if driven in cold weather conditions. Because of the summer tires’ streamlined tread design, they become much more brittle in cold weather and therefore are considered unsafe in winter driving conditions. Purchase your summer tires and have them mounted and balanced at Lithia Toyota of Abilene located in Abilene, TX, then hit the roads in confidence with your new tires.

Winter Tires

Cold weather brings a plethora of problems, from snowfall shutting down roads to black ice causing accidents, the winter is no joke. That is why it’s imperative to head into every winter prepared for the challenges the cold weather forces you to encounter daily. One way to fight back against the cold, cruel beast that is winter is with winter tires. Winter tires are designed with more natural rubber in the tire compound, allowing the tire to maintain flexibility even in temperatures below freezing. In addition to the unique rubber compounding, winter tires boast more aggressive tread patterns that help dig into the snow and ice, providing traction and handling without having to stud the tire. While winter tires are great in cold weather, it’s not a great idea to keep them on during the warmer months as the softer rubber compound will cause accelerated wear and tear of the tire and pose handling and traction issues as well. After running winter tires during the cold weather months, make sure to switch off to a good summer tire or a set of all-season tires. Before winter sneaks up on you, make sure to drop by Lithia Toyota of Abilene Service Center to get your winter tires and winter car servicing.

All-Season Tires

All-season tires means they can be used in all seasons right? Unfortunately, that is a common misconception amongst drivers today, with most drivers believing they can run one set of all-season tires year-round with no issues. While all-season tires sound like they can do it all, they really just excel at being mediocre in all seasons. With winter tires sporting extra rubber to maintain a softer compound for the cold weather conditions, and summer tires boasting a stiffer tire that provides better traction in warm weather, all-seasons take a bit of inspiration from both which results in a hybridized version of summer and winter tires. All-season tires sacrifice a bit of the warm and wet weather traction in favor of being able to grip in ice and snow, making them a great choice for those that live in climates that don’t drop below freezing often or if at all. The true way to determine if an all-season tire is the right tire for you is to base it off of your local climate, a very neutral climate area is the best place to use all-season tires in. If you’re looking for a great middle ground between summer and winter tires, purchasing all-season tires at Lithia Toyota of Abilene is a great option.

Which Tire is Best for Me?

Choosing a tire seemed simple before all of this info, right? While there are many factors that go into purchasing a tire, you don’t have to be an expert to make a choice, as our parts experts at Lithia Toyota of Abilene will guide you in choosing the right tire for your vehicle. In order to make it a little easier to select a tire, consider your climate and daily driving conditions first, then make sure to stop by Lithia Toyota of Abilene to speak with a parts professional and order your tires today!