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...
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...
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....
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Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Lake & Thatcher Auto Repair Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in River Forest come with all-season tires that w...
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...
New tire choices can be overwhelming for River Forest 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 dr...
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Lake & Thatcher Auto Repair 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?Lake & Thatcher Aut...
New tires are a big ticket item for most River Forest 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...
