Tires and Wheels
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Tire Rotation and Balancing
You can make your tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing. Let’s start with tire rotation. In normal driving, your front tires wear more on the shoulders bec...
Published on: Sep 15, 2023
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: Aug 21, 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: Jan 15, 2022
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: Nov 15, 2021
Simple Answers from John's Auto Body & Service Center for Villas: Tire Tread Depth
Question
How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced?
Answer
That is a very important question. As we discuss the matter, keep in mind that one of the most imp...
Published on: Oct 14, 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: Jul 09, 2021
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?John's Auto Body & Service Center Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, an...
Published on: Oct 20, 2020
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Villas
New tires are a big ticket item for most Villas drivers. You're not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it'll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again.
And of cours...
Published on: Oct 28, 2019