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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: May 30, 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 12, 2021

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 06, 2020

Simple Answers from The Auto Werks for Colorado Springs: 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: Feb 21, 2020

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?The Auto Werks Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Function:...
Published on: Aug 19, 2019

Simple Answers from The Auto Werks in Colorado Springs: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?The Auto Werks Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Colorado Springs come with all-season tires that work prett...
Published on: Mar 24, 2019

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?The Auto Werks Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Function:...
Published on: Nov 30, 2018

Simple Answers from The Auto Werks for Colorado Springs: 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: Jan 21, 2018