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: Sep 10, 2023
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: May 22, 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: Mar 04, 2023
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Tune Tech Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
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Published on: Nov 28, 2021
Simple Answers from Tune Tech Automotive for Aurora: 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 27, 2020
Tire Replacement at Tune Tech Automotive in Aurora
New tire choices can be overwhelming for Aurora 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 of...
Published on: Nov 03, 2020
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Tune Tech Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
Fun...
Published on: Sep 27, 2020
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 11, 2020