Tires and Wheels
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St. Charles drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes...Published on: Jul 15, 2015 -
A lot of people get custom wheels in St. Charles. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don...Published on: Sep 12, 2014 -
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not al...Published on: Mar 20, 2015
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Custom wheels are one way that St. Charles folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are sever...Published on: Sep 26, 2014
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When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good ...Published on: Oct 03, 2014 -
Every St. Charles vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires t...Published on: Sep 19, 2014 -
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in St. Charles, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal g...Published on: Dec 24, 2014 -
Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in St. Charles: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Sparks Tire & AutoTaking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for St. Charles drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenan...Published on: Apr 24, 2015 -
Most St. Charles drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that “bald” tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with ...Published on: Nov 19, 2014 -
Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to kee...Published on: Sep 11, 2015 -
When St. Charles drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with signif...Published on: Oct 23, 2015 -
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for St. Charles drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire ...Published on: Sep 23, 2015
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Shopping for tires in St. Charles can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off...Published on: Apr 10, 2016 -
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, St. Charles drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would...Published on: Jul 05, 2016
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Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every St. Charles driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a lon...Published on: Aug 07, 2016
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Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and St. Charles drivers couldn't wait to get them off t...Published on: Sep 27, 2016
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Do you like to shop for shoes in St. Charles?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting...Published on: Mar 06, 2017 -
Repair or Replace? That’s a question St. Charles drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter...Published on: Mar 12, 2017
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What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of St. Charles driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to list...Published on: Mar 27, 2017
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A lot of us St. Charles drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. On...Published on: May 23, 2017