John's Automotive Repair
611 SouthWest 3rd Street, Corvallis, OR 97333 541.758.7363

Tires and Wheels

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The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit.  Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher: Your vehicle's air conditioning...
Published on: Jun 04, 2023

Simple Answers from John's Automotive Repair for Corvallis: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?John's Automotive Repair Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors...
Published on: Oct 16, 2022

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: Oct 06, 2022

Simple Answers from John's Automotive Repair for Corvallis: 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: Jun 26, 2022

John's Automotive Repair Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} John's Automotive 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?John's Automotive Repa...
Published on: Dec 08, 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: Apr 22, 2021

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: Jan 19, 2021

Tire Replacement at John's Automotive Repair in Corvallis

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Corvallis 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: Sep 09, 2020