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: 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
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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
SparksTire & Auto Tech Question on Tire Wear
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SparksTire & Auto Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?SparksTire & Auto Answer:Dan'...
Published on: Jan 22, 2021
Selecting Tires
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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: Mar 26, 2020