Queens Tire Dealer

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

Prepare for imminent seasonal weather with 106 St. Tire and Wheel in the Queens, NY area at two convenient locations in Corona, NY, one in Jamaica Queens, NY and another on Queens Blvd in Elmhurst, NY (maps). Knowledgeable technicians of 106 St. Tire and Wheel are thrilled to assist customers improve vehicle functionality and safety for hazardous driving conditions of winter. Begin preparations with routine auto repair, including one elementary maintenance with hidden benefits many drivers might not realize: oil changes. Consider these undeniable advantages when making arrangements for inclement weather and dangerous travel circumstances. 1. Engine Performance: Changing oil regularly helps maintain vital engine performances and engine operations. Allowing improved functionality and smoother driving, changing oil every 3,000 nukes will keep internal engine part ... read more

Working diligently to ensure customers maintain road-ready vehicle performance, 106 St. Tire and Wheel is ecstatic to offer drivers of the Queens, NY area high-quality auto repair and tires at unbeatable prices. Technicians of 106 St. Tire and Wheel understand preventative maintenance is the top resource vehicle owners can use to sustain safe driving conditions and prevent costly auto repairs down the road. Encouraging customers of the Queens, NY area to stay current with routine auto repair, 106 St. Tire and Wheel is thrilled to offer drivers $45 wheel alignments (for most cars) or free alignments with the purchase of four new or used tires. Maintain optimum vehicle health and stability with wheel alignments from 106 St. Tire and Wheel. Through complications of daily use such as pot holes or speed bumps, vehicle suspension systems slowly fall ou ... read more