The Auto Shop
2044 East Main Street, Visalia, CA 93292 559.734.2886

Tires and Wheels

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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 10, 2023

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: Oct 06, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?The Auto Shop Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Function: ...
Published on: Aug 14, 2022

Tire Replacement at The Auto Shop in Visalia

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Visalia 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 o...
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: Nov 22, 2021

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: Jul 13, 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: Apr 10, 2020

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Visalia

New tires are a big ticket item for most Visalia 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 cour...
Published on: May 24, 2019