Tires and Wheels
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Nailed It! (Tire Repairs)
We've all been there. You park somewhere only to return and find one of your tires is flat; you've picked up a nail on the road. You're hoping you can just have it patched and be on your w...
Published on: Apr 05, 2023
Simple Answers from Lake Elmo Repair for Lake Elmo: Tire Rotation and Balancing
Question
How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced?
Answer
The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
Published on: Dec 07, 2022
Tires By the Numbers (What Tire Numbers Mean)
You may have noticed your tires have a pretty long number on them. Yours might start with a letter, then a 3-digit number, followed by a few more numbers and letters. That string of letter...
Published on: Oct 31, 2022
Tire Replacement at Lake Elmo Repair in Lake Elmo
New tire choices can be overwhelming for Lake Elmo drivers. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you drive...
Published on: Jan 21, 2022
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Lake Elmo Repair Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
Functio...
Published on: Dec 13, 2021
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Lake Elmo Repair Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
Functio...
Published on: Oct 25, 2021
Are You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)
If your vehicle has a few years on it, you've no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the w...
Published on: Sep 27, 2021
Winter Tires
Let’s talk about winter tires. We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires.
Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
Published on: Jan 18, 2021