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...
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Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Merrill Auto Electric Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Lakewood come with all-season tires that work pretty...
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...
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Merrill Auto Electric Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
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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...
New tire choices can be overwhelming for Lakewood 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 ...
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...
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How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced?
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The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
