Great Western Tire
340 3rd ST, Rapid City, SD 57701 605.348.0070

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Forced Induction

{{ image('MzU0') }} Most Rapid City residents associate turbochargers and superchargers with hot rods and racing. However, the number of everyday cars and trucks coming to Rapid City from the fa...
Published on: May 26, 2023

Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at Great Western Tire in Rapid City

A lot of gas is wasted in dirty fuel delivery systems.  Let’s start at the tank.  The gas tank gathers of dirt, rust and sediment over the years.  That’s why there’s a...
Published on: May 19, 2023

Minimizing Blind Spots In Rapid City For Safer Driving

When we Rapid City travel around SD, each of us must deal with blind spots. We can greatly reduce our blind spots by properly adjusting our vehicle mirrors to give the widest coverage possible. We sho...
Published on: Apr 29, 2023

Better Service, Better Fuel Economy in Rapid City

Maintaining your car or truck will make it more efficient.  It works the way it was designed to and that means it uses less fuel:  And you save money. To help organize our discussion, let&r...
Published on: Mar 10, 2023

Proper Grade of Gas

There are a lot of misconceptions about fuel grades – and by fuel grades I mean the octane rating. With names like “Standard," “Super," “Plus," and “Premium,” it&rs...
Published on: Nov 20, 2022

Fuel Saving Tip from Great Western Tire: Gas Cap

This fuel saving tip for Rapid City residents is so simple you won't believe it. It has to do with your gas cap. The first thing is to make sure it's screwed on tight. If it's loose, gas vapor will be...
Published on: May 30, 2022

E85 Fuel Safety For Rapid City Drivers

This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You’ve probably heard of E-85 gasoline.  Some newer vehicle models are specifically built to run ...
Published on: May 10, 2022

Great Western Tire Service to Improve Fuel Economy

Let’s review some things that Rapid City drivers can do to improve fuel economy. Bottom line,  the better you maintain your vehicle, the less fuel you will use. It all adds up in a big...
Published on: May 17, 2021