It is hot. My Phantom Lair is located in a top secret location in Cincinnati, Ohio. And like many of our friends in the Midwest, we are experiencing a massive heat wave. I am trying to stay inside whenever possible. BUT – as a Phantom Tire Buyer, I have responsibilities that only grow more crucial with every uptick of the thermometer.
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A Web Log about a secret from A Phantom Tire Buyer with a Secret Identity
I decided that for my summer vacation this year, I would load up the Phantomobile and tour every town fortunate enough to be home to the greatest tire store in the world, Tire Discounters! So, from smallish towns like Wilmington, OH, to boomtowns like Nashville, TN, I reserved overnight accommodations at various bed & breakfasts along the route. Naturally, I used my secret identity when making the reservations. I discovered long ago that getting a decent credit card approved under the name Phantom Tire Buyer is problematic at best.
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A Web Log about my secret identity from A Phantom Tire Buyer with a Secret Identity
The other day I left my lair for a trip to the dentist. As a Phantom Tire Buyer with a secret identity, when going about my day-to-day life I eschew my cape and glasses and can move about at will – and, I thought, with complete anonymity. In the small parking lot outside the dentist’s office I performed my usual reconnaissance, casually checking each vehicle or improper tire wear. What I discovered there was quite disturbing. “Don’t make a scene” I told myself.
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A Web Log about stores with confusing names from A Phantom Tire Buyer with a Secret Identity
It may come as surprise to many of my readers who think of me as a cool, calm and collected Phantom Tire Buyer with a secret identity, but I suffer from chronic hypertension. Fortunately, my high blood pressure is kept under control through drugs to treat it and the careful supervision of my doctor. It was quite a surprise to both of us then, to discover in yesterday’s check-up that my BP had skyrocketed to nearly alarming heights.
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A Web Log about lifetime tire maintenance from A Phantom Tire Buyer with a Secret Identity
I was talking with my good compadre Mike at Tire Discounters the other day.
“Phantom, I’m not feeling really great today.”
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A Web Log about treadwear from A Phantom Tire Buyer with a Secret Identity
Dear Diary,
I was having a spot of trouble with my computer the other day, and a nice young man (certainly not a “Geek”, so the company name remains confusing to me) was dispatched to the lair. He pulled up in a newer model Volkswagen. After a brief visual inspection of his treadwear, I introduced myself.
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A Web Log about “Details Matter” from A Phantom Tire Buyer with a Secret Identity
Dear Diary,
I was coming back from the health food store the other day in the Phantomobile, when I espied a colorful and eye-catching billboard! It said, “At 70 miles per hour, details matter”. Wow, said to myself, wiser words were never spoken! Just then I saw that the billboard was put up by my good friend Chip Wood! It was my friends at Tire Discounters spreading the good word!
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No matter how much care and effort you put into planning, a road trip never seems to go exactly as planned. You might forget your most important item, even if you have a strict packing list. Your child might be prone to car sickness, which might make you queasy, too. Or… and this is a big one… you might get a flat tire.
While we can’t prevent all of the unexpected (or icky) from occurring, we can help you get your tires and car in tip-top shape to tackle your big trip. Here are a few tips to help:
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Imagine you are driving down the highway at 70 miles per hour, and it’s raining. If the daredevil squirrel runs out in front of your car, how confident are you in your stopping ability?
The constantly changing temperatures are taking their toll on the roads. As you spend time cruising behind the wheel, you should keep your eyes peeled for potholes. Here are a few simple things you can do to avoid letting potholes disrupt your commute:
