Tires and Wheels
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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: Feb 05, 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: Jul 03, 2022
Simple Answers from West Hennepin Auto & Tire for Loretto: 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: Apr 17, 2022
Simple Answers from West Hennepin Auto & Tire in Loretto: Winter Tires
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Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?West Hennepin Auto & Tire Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Loretto come with all-season tires that work pre...
Published on: Apr 11, 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: May 24, 2021
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Loretto
New tires are a big ticket item for most Loretto 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 cour...
Published on: Oct 04, 2020
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?West Hennepin Auto & Tire Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value....
Published on: Sep 17, 2020
West Hennepin Auto & Tire Tech Question on Tire Wear
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West Hennepin Auto & Tire 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?West Hennepin Auto & ...
Published on: Jan 11, 2020