Selecting Proper Tires For Best   Gas Mileage   Bob Lee's of St. Petersburg & Tampa   A St. Petersburg & Tampa Tires Buyer wants to know the answer to the following question: How important is it to have the proper tires installed on my vehicle?  Does it really matter what type of rubber meets the road? Bob Lee’s tire professionals answer that question with an unequivocal ‘yes.’  Choosing the correct tires for you vehicle is comparable to buying quality running shoes.  You wouldn’t choose shoes with easily-worn, soft soles; those could cause injury to your joints.  So too should you make sure the tires installed on your vehicle match its specifications. For the best performance & gas mileage with your St. Petersburg & Tampa tires: Check your air pressure.  Check it again.  And check it one more time.  It’s all a study in friction.  When your air pressure is down, your tires experience more friction, which decreases your gas mileage.  Proper air level and alignment results in decreased friction, and thus increases your gas mileage.  A properly-maintained, well-tuned vehicle may experience 20-25% better gas mileage than one that is not cared for well.  Nitrogen is the “latest rage” in increasing your gas mileage.  Nitrogen has many positive attributes, but the best one is that it helps your vehicle maintain its proper air pressure longer – and that boosts your gas mileage! We see well-tuned vehicles less at our pumps.  Speaking of gas mileage, feel free to fill your tanks here at Bob Lee’s.  We are a Mobil gas station, and we also sell diesel fuel.  Three full-time gas attendants are available to assist in checking oil levels, etc.  That said, we’d rather you achieve the best gas mileage your vehicle allows.  Care for your tires.  Have scheduled maintenance completed.  We guarantee your vehicle will be safer – and you’ll save gas money in the process. Call Bob Lee's Tire Company Today at 727-822-3981 to speak with a Specialist for the right tires for your automobile.