Blue Ridge Automotive urges Marietta drivers to check tires before summer trips

Blue Ridge Automotive is pushing Cobb County drivers to inspect tires and alignment before peak summer travel, saying heat, highway miles and vacation cargo can raise the risk of blowouts and uneven wear. The Marietta shop is also highlighting its tire service, alignment work and nationwide warranty as road trip season ramps up. Why it matters: - Summer heat can speed up tire wear, raise blowout risk and push underinflated tires past safe temperatures. - Long highway drives and vacation loads add stress that can expose tires that seem fine during daily commuting. - A pre-trip check can help drivers avoid roadside delays during busy travel weeks. What happened: - Blue Ridge Automotive is urging Marietta and Cobb County drivers to inspect tires and alignment before summer road trips peak. - The Marietta location on Whitlock Avenue has focused on tire and alignment work for 15 years. - The shop was founded in 2010 as Whitlock Goodyear and was acquired by Blue Ridge Automotive in 2023. - The business now operates as part of Blue Ridge Automotive, which serves four Metro Atlanta locations. The details: - The Marietta shop checks tread depth, sidewall condition, pressure adjusted for expected ambient temperatures, balance and rotation history. - Alignment readings are taken with equipment calibrated for current model-year specifications, including thrust-angle and four-wheel measurements. - Tire replacement options cover multiple brands and price points. - The shop mounts and balances tires in-house without outside scheduling. - Each visit includes a complimentary 48-point inspection covering brakes, suspension, fluids and electrical health. - Tire replacements completed in-store carry the same 24-month, 24,000-mile nationwide warranty as other services performed at Blue Ridge Automotive locations. - The Marietta shop offers written estimates before work begins. - Cobb County drivers can book by phone or walk in during weekday business hours. Between the lines: - Blue Ridge Automotive is positioning the Marietta shop as a tire and alignment specialist even after broadening into diagnostics and repair. - The messaging ties a routine maintenance visit to a time-sensitive summer safety issue, which can make the service feel urgent rather than optional. - The company is using the seasonal travel window to reinforce a simple preventive maintenance habit that could reduce emergency roadside calls. What’s next: - Blue Ridge Automotive expects demand for tire and alignment checks to rise as Memorial Day travel and summer road trips accelerate. - Drivers planning trips to North Georgia, Florida or farther west are being encouraged to visit before the busiest stretch of the season. - More information or appointments are available through the Marietta shop’s website .