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This is part 3 of our series on the imprtance of regular wheel alignments. Click here for part 1, and click here for part 2.Wheel alignments save on fuel cost. The contact between your car tires and the road usually produces friction even when you are driving in a straight line. This is what is commonly known as tires rolling resistance. One of the primary functions of the car engine is to reduce this resistance. The harder it is to reduce tire rolling resistance, the more fuel the engine consumes. Unaligned tires usually have a high rolling resistance. This means that without proper alignment, you will be spending more on fuel. The basics of wheel alignment. When it comes to vehicle maintenance, wheel alignment and balancing are usually confused to be the same thing, or one is confused to be the other. As a driver, understandin ... read more

This is part 4 of our series on wheel repair. Click here for part 1, click here for part 2, and click here for part 3.Don't forget, you can schedule an appointment for your wheel repair by clicking here.Do repaired wheels add any value to a car that's intended for sale? Wheel repairs may or may not add value to a car that is intended for sale. The results depend of a lot of factors, such as age of the car, make and model, and of course, the type of wheels in questions. But generally, wheel repairs will add value to most cars since newly-repaired wheels are likely to improve the appearance of a car by far. However, as a rule, the origina ... read more

Click here to schedule your tire rotation at 106St Tire & Wheel.Tires should be rotated often, 3,000 to 5,000 miles whether or not they show obvious signs of wear. Tire rotation is best performed while your vehicle is off the ground, so you can have it done during oil changes. With your vehicle on the lift your tires can be inspected for damage and uneven wear, pressure and also the treads can be cleaned by removing stones and debris. The tires on the front axle of your vehicle accomplish very different tasks than the tires on the rear axle. Tires on a front-wheel drive vehicle are responsible for steering and cornering and are more prone to wearing than those on a rear wheel drive vehicle. Signs that your vehicle needs tire rotationUneven tire wear This is the most conspicuous sign that you really need tire rotation. If you fi ... read more

This is part 2 of our series on the imprtance of regular wheel alignments. Click here for part 1. Wheel alignments extends tire life. When your car has improperly aligned wheels, one you will notice premature wear and tear of the tires. For unaligned wheels, the tires tend to wear either on the edges or all over the tread. The tearing is usually uneven, and the tires are likely to make a noise when you are driving down the road. As tire technology continues to advance, tires are becoming more and more expensive. If you are not careful with the wheels alignment of your car, then you might find yourself spending a fortune replacing your tires now and then. Wheels alignment reduces suspension wear. If there is anything that can be costly in car maintenance, it is suspensions replacement. It is estimated that the cost of replacing the four shock absorbers can range from $350 to $1500. When the ... read more

Five reasons why an annual wheel alignment check is necessary. If you are looking for a way to save cost and drive safely, then getting a wheel alignment is one of the car maintenance services you should consider at least every six months. Als you may know, driving conditions in New York are severe. While many people would only go for alignment if they happen to hit a cub or a pothole - and you certainsly should - research shows that the day to day use of a car affects alignment. Therefore, for cost saving, and safety purposes, this vehicle maintenance service is recommended at least twice in a year or after every 15000 miles. Even though you do not have to wait for signs to have your wheels checked for alignment, some indicators should get you worried. If your car won't drive straight until you turn the steering away ... read more