Queens Tire Dealer

Wheel Repair Magic by Queens 106 St Tire and Wheel's Expert Techs 106 St. Tire and Wheel locations in Elmhurst Queens, Corona, Queens, Forest Hills Queens and Jamaica, Queens, offer a wide variety of wheel and rim services for alloy and steel wheels. Badly damaged rims can usually be repaired and 106 St Tire & Wheel experts have the know how to remanufacture a badly damaged wheel back to factory standards. 106 St Tire & Wheel's rim and wheel repair and restoration services include:-Bent wheel repair-Wheel welding-Rim straightening-Curb rash repair-Wheel polishing-Dented rim repair-TPMS sensors replaced, reset and TPMS batteries for dashboard display replaced-Wheel polishing-Cracked wheel repair-Computerized color matching 106 St Tire & Wheel can save you money by repairing your alloy wheels. If you ne ... read more

Here's ten ways to save gasoline and keep your dough in your pocket! 1) Check your tire pressure once a month: Under-inflated tires are costly because they increase tire wear, waste gas and, more important, they cause serious injuries and deaths in what is a totally avoidable situation. There are over 10,000 tire related accidents each year in the U.S. and the number one cause of tire failure is under-inflated or improperly inflated tires. If you luckily escape injury or worse in an accident caused by under-inflated tires, it will cost you plenty financially in damage to your car, lost wages, property damage, deductibles, etc. Improper tire inflation also reduces your gas mileage by more than 3% therefore costing you extra at the pump. It's been estimated that under-inflated tires alone cost the country more than 3.5 million gallons of gasoline each day! Program your computer, i-phone, etc. to remind you to check your tire pressure or sim ... read more

Nitrogen fill, A Space Age Marvel...ask Jay Leno106 St. Tire & Wheel is one of the few tire dealers in Queens, NY offering nitrogen fill and it was the very first tire shop in this part of NYC to introduce this incredible, environmentally friendly technology to our borough many years ago. 106 St Tire & Wheel, concerned with the environment here in Queens where the staff, ownership and management live along with 8 million other residents, was inspired by TV's Jay Leno, national spokesman for nitrogen fill, and both his interest in the topic as well as his video explaining the benefits of nitrogen fill to drivers in the United States. (see below) The owners, staff and management of 106 St Tire, all lifelong residents of Queens and operating 5 tire shops in our borough while raising our families here. And like most drivers, business owners and parents today, we are concerned not on ... read more

At 106 St. Tire & Wheel, we know that driving around the streets of Queens, NY can be pretty tough on tires and wheels. We also know that many drivers want to dress up their rides a little and personalize them with custom tires and wheels, so here are a few tips for buying tires and wheels in Queens, NY: When shopping for wheels (<=see some of famous make wheels), make sure that your new wheels will be load-rated to your vehicle. Find the information placard on your vehicle (usually located on the door frame of the driver's door, or inside the glove box) and find the Gross Axle Weight Rating of the heaviest axle on the vehicle. Your wheel load rating is based on 50 percent of the heaviest GAWR of the vehicle. If you're planning on oversize wheels and tires, be mindful of outside fender clearance, inside fender well clearance and suspension and steering specs, including the number of turns ... read more

As snowy weather and winter become a distant memory, let 106 St. Tire and Wheel in Queens, NY assist you in preparing for sunny days and summer nights. Use these simple auto repair tips to improve vehicle reliability and performance to ensure you aren't stuck in the heat! At 106 St. Tire and Wheel we understand gradual upkeep over time will save both time and money in the long run of your vehicle. This being said, drivers in Queens, NY area are encouraged to stop in for check-ups and routine auto repair regularly. Between visits, keep these tips in mind: Hoses/Belts:Malfunctioning belts can affect electrical systems, power steering, cooling systems and A/C. With temperatures rising, checking belts and hoses is imperative to proper vehicle health and beating the heat. Oil Change:While you should schedule an oil change every 3,000-5,000 miles ... read more