Tires and Wheels
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Tire Replacement at Mike's Autocare in Richmond
New tire choices can be overwhelming for Richmond 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 ...
Published on: Oct 01, 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: Sep 26, 2023
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: Sep 10, 2023
Simple Answers from Mike's Autocare for Richmond: 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: Jan 11, 2023
Mike's Autocare Tech Question on Tire Wear
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Mike's Autocare 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?Mike's Autocare Answer:Dan's pr...
Published on: Apr 18, 2022
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Mike's Autocare Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
Function...
Published on: Apr 25, 2021
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Mike's Autocare Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
Function...
Published on: Mar 21, 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: Apr 27, 2020