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Share the Road this Summer

Summer is just around the corner! School will be out, temperatures will rise and more bike, pedestrian and motorcycle traffic will hit the roads and crosswalks. Whether you’re an avid cyclist, runner or driver, it’s important that everyone knows the rules and best practices to share the road together. Bike Safety According to the National…

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Matthews Tire Presents $5,000 Donation to WisconSibs

WisconSibs Executive Director Harriet Redman recently accepted a ,000 donation from Matthews Tire after their 14th semi-annual Oil Change for the Better event. The event was held April 22-27, 2019 at all six Matthews Tire locations. For every regular priced oil change performed throughout the week, Matthews Tire pledged to donate 0 to WisconSibs. “Matthews…

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Eco-Friendly Efforts: Oil Recycling

At Matthews Tire, we try to make every possible effort to conserve waste, recycle what we can and be overall good stewards of this beautiful Earth we admire when on the open road. One of the most significant ways we conserve waste at Matthews Tire is partnering with Safety-Kleen for recycling oils and fluids our…

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Spring Cleaning? Go the Extra Mile with Matthews Tire!

If spring puts you in a cleaning mood, direct some of that motivation toward your vehicle too! It’s always a good idea to clean the back seat, throw out any garbage, organize the glove box and vacuum the interior and floor mats. But if you’re really looking to accelerate the cleanliness of your vehicle, there’s…

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Rev up Your Vehicle’s Health with a Cleanse

At the start of the New Year it seems everyone is jumping on the healthy living bandwagon. From extreme workouts to fad diets, fasting and popular cleanses, people want the best for their bodies! Well, you should want the best for your car too. With a “vehicle cleanse” you may find achieving overall engine health…

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Matthews Tire Presents $5,020 Donation to SOAR Fox Cities

SOAR Fox Cities Executive Director Erin Schultz (Right) accepts a ,020 donation from Matthews Tire President Trevor Rezner (Left). SOAR Fox Cities Executive Director Erin Schultz recently accepted a ,020 donation from Matthews Tire after their 13th semi-annual Oil Change for the Better event. The event was held October 22-27, 2018 at all six Matthews…

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Smart Shopping: helpful tips for buying a used car

Making a wise decision about buying a used vehicle often comes down to educating yourself. According to Popular Mechanics, the following is a helpful used car inspection checklist to reference when evaluating a used vehicle for purchase: Damage. Is the bodywork straight? Sight down the fenders and doors for ripples. Look in the doorframes, under…

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For the 411 on road construction, check out 511!

Summer in Wisconsin may feel fleeting, but the summer road construction season seems to last forever! Everyone gets frustrated navigating orange barrels, sitting in slower-than-usual traffic and following long detours. However, education is the key to efficient summer driving. When you want to know what specific Wisconsin highways and byways impacted by construction, visit 511…

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Matthews Tire Donates $5,250 to Child Care Resource and Referral of the Fox Valley

Child Care Resource and Referral Executive Director Judith Olson (Left) accepts a ,250 donation from Matthews Tire President Trevor Rezner (Right). Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Executive Director Judith Olson recently accepted a ,250 donation from Matthews Tire. The money was raised during the Matthews Tire semi-annual Oil Change for the Better event held…

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Don’t Let Construction Detour Your Summer

Summer has arrived. There are leaves on the trees, boats on the water and orange barrels on the roads! It’s prime time for construction on our state’s roadways and Northeast Wisconsin is no exception. It’s important to be aware of areas under construction. Some of the major projects this season include Brown County’s US 41…

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Distracted Driving Awareness Month

The National Safety Council has declared April to be Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Last year more than 40,000 people were killed on our nation’s roadways and distracted driving was a major contributor in many of those fatalities. Now is the time to pump the brakes on this national safety threat and recognize the real risks…

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Dirt can Derail Your Vehicle’s Appearance … and Your Investment.

Dirt is damaging … A dirty, grimy car is more than just an eyesore. Dirt can do real damage to the exterior finish. According to Farmers Insurance: Dirt buildup can act like sandpaper, wearing down and weakening paint. Grime can mix with rain and other pollutants, etching your paint off. This also allows other substances—like…

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All About Anti Freeze

As temperatures fall to freezing many people tend to think more about anti-freeze for their vehicle. Although, as Matthews Tire Green Bay Store Manager Tom Winninghoff says, “It’s really something drivers should monitor year-round.” To better understand why we need to monitor our engine’s temperature, we must understand what exactly anti-freeze is and how it…

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Matthews Tire Donates $4,960 to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s local Light the Night Event

Matthews Tire Office Administrator Jennifer Brockman (left) and Matthews Tire Controller Debbie Duesing (right) present a ,960 check to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s local Light the Night Campaign Manager Megan Kreuter (middle). A local representative from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society recently accepted a ,960 donation from Matthews Tire. The money was raised during our…

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It’s All Business at the Commercial Tire Center

Matthews Tire is known throughout the Fox Valley and Green Bay surrounding area as a premier tire and auto maintenance service provider. What many do not know is that we also have a state-of-the-art commercial tire center to support the area’s businesses. Our Commercial Tire Center recently celebrated a 14-year anniversary of providing expertise, value…

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Matthews Tire Donates $2,500 to Walleyes for Kids After May Oil Change for the Better Event

Matthews Tire President Trevor Rezner (left) and Matthews Tire Waupaca Store Manager Mike Marshall (right) present a ,500 check to Walleyes for Kids board members: Roger Hansen (inner left), Mark Stange (middle), Gordon Schumacher (inner right). Walleyes for Kids recently accepted a ,500 donation from the Matthews Tire semi-annual Oil Change for the Better event…

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Summer Road Trips

It’s road trip season! Time to pile in the car, roll down the windows, crank the tunes and enjoy the freedom of summer vacation on the open road. While great snacks, cool shades and the ultimate playlist are all essential for a successful road trip, don’t forget your vehicle’s needs too! There are many simple…

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People love working at Matthews Tire.

Ian loves working at Matthews Tire and you could too! We are always looking for hard-working, experienced general service technicians or recent grads excited to learn more. Matthews Tire offers a family atmosphere, quality equipment, a safety-first attitude, training and fair compensation. Visit our careers page and explore a career with Matthews Tire

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A Clear Look at Windshields

Here at Matthews Tire, when we decided to begin performing windshield repair and windshield replacement, we wanted to ensure we approached it correctly. We purchased state of the art equipment and took the time needed to get our technicians trained and certified. When you learn more about windshields, you’ll understand why we went the extra…

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How Long Should You Really Wait Between Oil Changes?

We’ve all been there … that moment when an orange flicker on your dash catches your eye while driving and reads, “service needed.” You begrudgingly admit, “I canNOT ignore this again. I must get an oil change.” But the lazy, preoccupied and/or busier-than-ever side of you thinks, “What could it hurt to push it off…

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Tis the Season to Come to Matthews Tire

Since 1952 Matthews Tire has helped keep our customers on the road, in every season. How? By providing exceptional customer service, tailored to each individual’s needs. To illustrate this, over the past year we’ve produced several TV commercials that show how many of our customers have come to rely on us to make their lives…

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Matthews Tire Oil Change for the Better Event Lent a Helping Paw!

LEFT TO RIGHT: Glenda Stadler-Co-Director of Saving Paws, Lori and Mike Smith-Dog trainers and foster caretakers, Trevor Rezner-President of Matthews Tire During the fall Oil Change for the Better event, held September 19-24, 2016 at all Matthews Tire™ retail locations, ,745 was raised for Saving Paws Animal Rescue Inc. Saving Paws is a local non-profit…

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Give the Gift of Safety for the Holidays

From tire repairs to oil changes, a Matthews Tire gift card will help your loved ones drive safely in the new year! It’s better than fruit cake… It’s better than an ugly sweater… … a Matthews Tire gift card is the best present for your friends and family! Giving the gift of safety this holiday…

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle… Your Old Tires!

When you get new tires on your car at Matthews Tire, the old ones become recycled products used throughout the country. Winter is coming and you know it’s time to replace your tires. At Matthews Tire, we make sure you drive off with the right tires and we do the right thing when we properly…