Tires and Wheels
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Tire Replacement at Automotive Excellence in North Royalton
New tire choices can be overwhelming for North Royalton 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 ...
Published on: May 14, 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: Aug 04, 2022
Tire Rotation and Balancing
You can make your tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing. Let’s start with tire rotation. In normal driving, your front tires wear more on the shoulders bec...
Published on: Jan 06, 2022
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 01, 2021
Simple Answers from Automotive Excellence for North Royalton: 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 27, 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: Feb 17, 2020
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Automotive Excellence Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
Fu...
Published on: May 12, 2019
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: Sep 28, 2018