Tires and Wheels
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The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in North Kansas City
New tires are a big ticket item for most North Kansas City 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.
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Published on: Jun 11, 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: May 26, 2023
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: Apr 13, 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: Mar 18, 2022
Tire Replacement at Northtown Auto Clinic in North Kansas City
New tire choices can be overwhelming for North Kansas City 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 y...
Published on: Jan 01, 2022
Northtown Auto Clinic Tech Question on Tire Wear
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Northtown Auto Clinic 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?Northtown Auto Clinic Ans...
Published on: Feb 15, 2021
Simple Answers from Northtown Auto Clinic for North Kansas City: 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: Dec 06, 2020
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: Nov 28, 2020