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Tim Williams, branch manager of Matlock Tire Service andAuto Repair, 10730 Kingston Pike in Farragut, shows an 8-year-old tire someone came into Matlock Tire with recently.

“Get them off the car before theyget too aged.”

He recommends people shouldalso check for under-inflatedtires, which can also cause the

rubber to degrade faster.Other symptoms include harsh

vibrations, noise, a wobble ora tire appearing low on airpressure.

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TripsNearby destinationsfor summer fun

Five cities with unique, must-see tourist attractions — allwithin 200 miles of the Farragutarea — are big enough to offermost every basic tourism amenityyet small enough to avoid theaggravation of big city traffic andthe terror of big city crime.

Better yet, all can be visitedwith one tank of gas.

The “big five” includeChattanooga’s many sellingpoints, but also includes experi-encing the history, scenery andspecial entertainment buzz incities representing four borderstates: Asheville, N.C.; Lexington,Ky., Greenville, S.C. andHuntsville, Ala.

The tourist highlights ofFarragut’s own “big sister” city,Knoxville, also are detailed.

Asheville, North Carolina

Stretch your legs out whileexploring the historic Grove ParkInn, a resort hotel in Asheville.Stroll around the botanical

gardens or sip your coffee on anyof the countless porches overlook-ing the Blue Ridge Mountain-scape. Grab some lunch atHorizon’s Café, a nationally recog-nized restaurant on the west wingof the resort. If you are there inthe winter, you may catch aglimpse of the annual gingerbreadhouse competition, a time whenthe resort is full of the most deca-dently-sugar-coated houses youhave ever seen.

Check out the shops of BiltmoreEstates’ Village & Winery, a sureway to entertain every familymember with a variety of shops.Cool down with a bite from the IceCream Garden, the backyard of ahistoric shop.

If you are in town Thursdaythrough Sunday, July 17-20, orThursday through Sunday, Oct. 16-19, stop by the 67th Annual CraftFair of the Southern Highlands indowntown Asheville. The nearly200 artists will give you a taste ofhow much art plays into the every-day life of downtown Ashevillenatives.

End the day with a concert at

Biltmore, where Friday night con-certs take place through the falland are friendly enough to bringthe children. Plenty of food anddrinks also will be available so youdo not have to leave Biltmoregrounds until your drive home.

Chattanooga,Tennessee

Chattanooga has a familiar ringfor West Knox County residents,but its proximity and abundantentertainment options make it aneasy and fun-packed getaway.Reward yourself (and the chil-dren) for a smooth ride by stop-ping at Coolidge Park, where youcan ride a restored carousel from1894 for just $1.

Right across the river is theTennessee Aquarium, home for

more than 10,000 fresh and salt-water fish and animals. The aquar-ium even has interactive meet-and-greet with animals, plus anIMAX 3-D theatre. Bundle pack-ages are available if the familywants to take a riverboat cruise onthe River Gorge Explorer after theunderwater adventure.

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Before you take that road trip,get those tires inspected.

Heat can and will cause thetires to become delaminate, or fallapart, Tim Williams, branch man-ager of Matlock Tire Service andAuto Repair, at 10730 KingstonPike, in Farragut, said.

“Rubber and plastics obviouslydegrade due to exposure toozone, chemicals, age and heat,”Williams added. “Summer heatcan cause rubber composition tochange. It doesn’t melt necessar-ily, but if it gets hot enough, therubber starts breaking down andbreaks apart.”

Another factor of tire degrada-tion is the composition of today’stires.

Williams said they have moreplastic in their molecular struc-ture than before – some for cos-

metic reasons – and the plasticcan show more rapid wear.

Age, in conjunction with thesummer heat, can degrade thetires faster.

“Age and heat creates more tirefailures than anything else,”Williams said.

A recall in 1991 showed peoplehad some dry, rotting tires theywere driving on, he said.

”People were concernedwhether they were buying oldtires,” he said. “More importantlywas not the age of the tires peo-ple were buying but the age oftires they are driving on today.”

There is a misconception aboutthe tire scraps people see on theroad are from commercial tires inthe summertime. Williams saidthose scraps are not necessaryfrom commercial tires but from

the tread peeling off cars.Also, people check only the

tread of the tire, but there isanother way to check the age, hesaid.

“All tires have a DOT serialnumber on the tires,” Williamssaid. “It is stamped on the tire.That will disclose the age of thetire.

“When tires get five or six yearsold, especially this time of year,it’s important to get them off yourcar,” he said. Williams added peo-ple living in places such as Floridaare advised to replace tires afterfour years.

Williams advises people tohave their tires inspected beforethey take a summer trip: do notwait until to on the Interstate andstart noticing symptoms.

“Check for cracking,” he said.

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Summer car care recommendations for area drivers

Summer is here! It’s time tocheck the running condition ofyour cars and trucks not only foreveryday wear and tear caused byheat during daily commutes, butto get ready for vacation roadtrips. Summer heat can be harshand damage tires, cooling sys-tems, batteries, belts and hosesespecially during high tempera-tures. To be secure in your vehiclethese components should bechecked from time to time duringthe summer to help avoid break-downs and car problems that canleave you stranded.

Barry Dickey, owner of PROTOY Automotive Service Center,serving the Knoxville area sinceSeptember 2001, said, “My adviceis the first thing for the owner todo is check the vehicle owner’smanual for prescribed servicesand scheduled maintenance. Myapproach regarding automotivemaintenance may be a little dif-ferent than others, but if vehiclesaren’t properly maintained therecould be issues and owners won’tbe able to get to the performanceand dependability they are look-ing for.”

Maintenance program technol-ogy for maintaining vehicles andkeeping them in excellent run-ning condition has changed withthe times. Today highly sophisti-cated ignition and fuel systemsare the norm and onboard com-puters control critical functionsof the vehicle. General mainte-nance programs for newer vehi-cles have changed in recentyears, but owners still need to beconcerned about summer condi-tions that can cause unexpecteddamage.

Dickey advises that air filtersbe inspected and generallychanged every 20,000 to 30,000miles depending on the manufac-turer’s specifications and envi-ronmental exposure. Cabin airfilters will keep pollen and otherairborne debris from air condi-tioning systems while engine airfilters protect the engine intakesystem.

“In the summer, conditions canbecome very dusty and clogengine and cabin air filters. Thiscan cause a decreased perform-ance in the vehicle fuel mileageand performance as well in thecabin cooling systems,“ he said.

As the summer progresses driv-ers should be aware that all fluidlevels need to be checked andchanged if necessary. “Anti-freeze/coolant levels should bechecked. This is particularly crit-ical when the weather is hot. Itcan cause stress on engines,”Dickey said.

Belts, hoses and mounts shouldbe checked for cracks or frays.“Belts and hoses can become dryand brittle. If a belt breaks whileon the road people can lose timeand money to have the vehicletowed to a repair shop,” cau-tioned Dickey.

“Tires should be checked forproper inflation. Tire air pressureis important in summer. The hot-ter it gets the more tires expandand this can cause tires to wearabnormally. It’s best to check airpressure when tires are cool,”said Dickey, suggesting ownersfollow the manufacturer’s recom-mendation found on the driver’sdoor jam. He said tires should berotated every 5,000 to 7,500 miles

and balanced when vibrations arefelt at highway speeds. Pot holesare unfriendly to East Tennesseedrivers and shocks and strutsshould be inspected for wear andleaks.

Dickey recommends driverscheck wiper blades and be surethey are in good condition in case

of a summer pop-up storm. Healso suggests that a “Just in Case”emergency road kit be kept in thevehicle. It should contain jumpercables, flashlight, emergency flattire repair, wrenches, screw-drivers, and a first-aid kit, dis-tilled water for the radiator anddrinking water for occupants.

“Vehicle owners should becomefamiliar with their vehicles andthe owner manual so they arefamiliar with how it should oper-ate. In addition they should knowthe manufacturer’s recommenda-tions for maintenance and workwith a reputable repair center,”emphasized Dickey.

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be sure to stop by the ChattanoogaRiver Market, a large-scaledfarmer’s market. Make it by 10a.m. and you may be able to jumpin on their weekly free yoga class.

Dinner on the Diner is a uniquedining experience aboard a 1924Tennessee Valley Railroad diningcar. The three-course meal isserved while riding around theChattanooga tracks, leaving andreturning back to Chattanooga’sGrand Junction Station. Ticketsfor the dine ride should be pur-chased prior to arrival.

Just a few blocks away from theTennessee Aquarium is the Sher-aton Read House Hotel. Stay in thehistorically charming hotel for arelaxing evening. Or, if your familylikes a thrill, request for room 311— the haunted room. Althoughthe hotel’s website does not men-tion the haunted room, many sto-ries are available by guests whoencountered some freaky occur-rences throughout their stay, sochoose your room wisely.

Greenville, South Carolina

Take a drive over to Greenville,S. C., a fast-growing city known forits downtown character. The driveis a little less than three hours,but the time will go quickly whilelooking out the windows at theGreat Smokey Mountains, a greatview no matter the season.

Put those bathing suits on underyour clothes and stop at thehalfway mark for a slide ride likeno other. Sliding Rock in Brevard,N.C. is a smooth-surfaced rock thatpeople have stopped at for years toexperience for themselves. The 60foot-long waterfall/rock/slide bri-ngs you to a seven-foot pool at itsbase and is monitored by life-guards from Memorial Day untilLabor Day. There is a $2 parkingfee, but slides down the rock areunlimited.

Drive for just an hour-and-a-halfmore, and you will arrive in down-

town Greenville. Choose from thecountless number of ethnic andone-of-a-kind restaurants thateven national food critics are com-plimenting. Finish up the day withhomemade ice cream from Spillthe Beans, a unique coffee and icecream shop overlooking FallsPark, Greenville’s famous water-fall and green-space land.

Your day spent outside is sure toguarantee a peaceful car ridehome.

Huntsville, Alabama

Huntsville, Ala., has a variety ofoutdoor adventures for your fami-ly. Set your GPS to Russell CaveNational Monument on your waythere. This historic landmark usedto be home to the first NorthAmerican residents as early as10,000 B.C.

“People should stop at RussellCave, because it is one of the fewspots in the Southeastern UnitedStates where people continuouslyoccupied a home for 10,000 plusyears … A tank of gas will run youabout 40 bucks and Russell Cavewill run you zero dollars. It alladds up somewhere,” AntoineFletcher, Russell Cave contentmanagement specialist and out-reach coordinator, said.

Soak in the history free ofcharge with a guided tour, prehis-toric tool presentations, stargaz-ing and nature hikes. Pack yourlunches and take a seat at theirpicnic area, an easy way to enter-tain and save money.

Did you know Huntsville used tobe a major gold site? Go on a treas-ure hunt and see if there is any leftat Burritt Treasure Hunt at GoldMountain through Sept. 1. Itsinteractive entertainment is sureto peak interest for both parentsand children.

The day spent outside should workup an appetite; but luckily, Huntsvilleis home to a specific type of hungerquencher: barbeque.

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Knoxville, Tennessee

If you are limited on time butstill searching for a little discon-nect from the buzz of everydaylife, take a 30-minute drive toIjams Nature Center, 2915 IslandHome Drive. The outdoor centerwas ranked one of Knoxville’s TopThree Attractions by Trip Advisorand is sure to provide enoughactivities to last the entire day.The 300-acre space has 12 miles oftrails to hike, paddle, walk andenjoy the outdoors.

“Ijams is an ideal destinationfor a one-tank trip. Highlightsinclude amazing rock formations,The Keyhole and God’s Chair atthe historic Mead’s and RossMarble Quarries,” Paul James,Ijams Nature Center executivedirector, said.

Other activities include hopinginto a canoe and paddling on thelake or mountain biking on pre-

mier Urban Wilderness Trails. Asignature musical event, centeredaround the Hummingbird FestivalSaturday, Aug. 23, is one of themajor events the nature centercoordinates annually. Visitwww.ijams.org for more informa-tion and specific activity times.

Another attraction close-to-home is the new Jimmy Buffett’sMargritaville, a hotel and restau-rant located in nearby PigeonForge. Dollywood and Paula Deen’sFamily Kitchen are other destina-tions that are sure to provide a lotof fun for the whole family.

Lexington, Kentucky

Venture north to racehorse cen-tral -— Lexington, Ky.

Lexington is home to a numberof past and future winning race-horses and even more that com-pete regularly. Take your pick froma list of horse farm tours that costan average $30 person, namelyKentucky Horse Park located justnorth of the city off Interstate 75.The three-hour tours include severalstops at multiple horse farms of all

types and ages, and most will stop atKeeneland racetrack.

Open year-round, Keenland holdsraces every April and October.

If you have a chance to escapewithout the children, sign up for atour on the bourbon trail with MintJulep Tours in the nearby Louisville,about 75 miles west. Their van willtake you on a multi-distillery fieldtrip, some of which even have spe-cialty tours on zip-lines.

“The purpose of fun is to havesome, so come join us. We are theonly dedicated tour companyfocused on The Kentucky BourbonTrail, horse country, culinary andcity tours based in our hometown,” David Nichols, Mint JulepTours master media distiller, said.

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Road tripKeeping costs down

In an era of escalated airlineticket prices and extra travelexpenses, road trips haveemerged once more as a popularand cost-conscious mode of vaca-tioning for individuals and fami-lies.

Nearly 80 percent of leisuretrips in 2012 were made by car,says the U.S. Travel Association.

Those making road trips may beconcerned about keeping costsdown, particularly if saving moneyis the catalyst behind the road tripvacation. The following are a fewtips to stretch dollars that muchfurther on your next road trip.

• Dine out sparingly. Roadstops and drive-thru food expendi-tures can quickly add up duringthe course of a road trip.Therefore, pack the majority of

the food you will eat in a cooler.Not only will this save money, itwill mean food is at the readywhen hunger strikes. Food neednot be all cold snacks, like sand-wiches. Frozen burgers or refrig-erated frankfurters can be cookedon a camp stove or tossed on agrill at a park's picnic area. Saverestaurant dining as a specialtreat during the vacation.

• Look for inexpensive lodg-ing. While on a road trip you mayneed to compromise some of thecomforts of home to save somemoney. Motel rates are anothertrip budget-buster. But by mixingovernights at motels with lessexpensive options you may be ableto mitigate costs. Camp out at asafe campsite and purchase ashower ticket so you can enjoy a

cheap, hot shower the next day.Spend a few nights under thestars; just be sure you have theright gear. Some also like to planroad trip routes between whererelatives live and make pit stopsat a friend or family member'shome. When seeking motels, try tobargain and see if you're eligiblefor any rebates or coupons due toage or military status.

• Map out cheaper gas sta-tions. Today's smartphones haveapps that enable you to find near-by gas stations. Such apps mayeven shed light on which fillingstations offer the best prices ongasoline.

• Dont speed. In addition tobeing illegal, speeding wastes gas.Stick to the speed limit to avoidpotentially costly tickets and

improve fuel efficiency.• Bring friends along. Friends

will not only make the trip morefun, but they also can take turnsdriving and sharing the costs ofthe excursion.

• Join a roadside assistanceclub. Vehicle problems areinevitable if you are a frequentroad-tripper who's driving anolder car. Avoid potentially costlytowing costs by joining a roadsideassistance club that will pay foryour vehicle to be towed if neces-sary.

• Have the proper paperwork.

Keep a current copy of your carregistration, license and proof ofinsurance with you on a road trip.This makes it much easier to dealwith traffic stops along the way.Individuals and their passengersplanning on visiting another coun-try should have their passportsavailable and follow the lawsregarding bringing food or goodsover the border to avoid fines.

Road trips can be enjoyableexcursions that cost far less thanother vacations. Road-tripperscan stretch funds even furtherwith some handy tips.

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