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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: Apr 24, 2023

Tire Replacement at Andy's Service in Anoka

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Anoka 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 drive off...
Published on: Oct 04, 2021

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Anoka

New tires are a big ticket item for most Anoka 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 course...
Published on: Jun 04, 2021

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 26, 2021

Andy's Service Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Andy's Service 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?Andy's Service Answer:Dan's prob...
Published on: Feb 28, 2021

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: Oct 14, 2019

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: Sep 04, 2019

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Andy's Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Function:...
Published on: Jul 13, 2019