SparksTire & Auto
1665 Scherer Pkwy, Saint Charles, MO 63303 636.946.5900

Tires and Wheels

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Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in St. Charles

A lot of St. Charles want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just don't fit right: The tires rub in tur...
Published on: Jan 16, 2023

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: May 09, 2022

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: Mar 25, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?SparksTire & Auto Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functi...
Published on: Jan 24, 2022

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: Oct 24, 2021

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 11, 2021

Simple Answers from SparksTire & Auto for St. Charles: 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: Sep 05, 2021

Simple Answers from SparksTire & Auto for St. Charles: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?SparksTire & Auto Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Funct...
Published on: Jul 02, 2021