Posted on 3/3/2014
Your VIN number says many things about you car like where it was made...and a part of it is something you should memorize if you order parts or want to ask about parts and pricing....count to the 8th digit. It may be a letter or a number. Memorize it. What that stands for is the engine type you have. Today, I ordered some parts for my own car through 106 St Tire. Turns out the 8th letter or number told our supplier that I needed a 120 volt alternator rather than a 140 volt one. Who knew?106 St Tire and Wheel loves giving customers helpful information...it's what sets us apart here in NYC, Queens and Brooklyn. 106 St Tire cares about its customers and we take a proactive role in helping you know more. Here's something else you should know....Park indoors? You need to recognize that when you take your nice warm car out into the freezing weather your tires may require additional compressed air. Come on by one of our locations, we will check your tire pressure free, fill yo ... read more
Posted on 2/28/2014
Most people drive merrily along until something happens to their brakes. Don't let an accident remind you that your brakes need inspection periodically. 106 St Tire & Wheel stores have reduced their price on front brake pads to $65 installed on most cars and we only use NAPA brakes so check us out www.106sttire.com/locations and we will take a look for you. And while we are at it, we will inspect your tires FREE and check your tire p ... read more
Posted on 2/27/2014
http://editorial.autos.msn.com/quick-tips-to-make-your-car-safer?icid=autos_5224106 St Tire & Wheel has a unique standing in the automotive community. 106 St is concerned with safety in Brooklyn and Queens where we operate for the same reason why all of us think safey is important...OUR KIDS. The ownership and staff of 106 St Tire live in Queens, our kids cross the same streets all Queens residents do. Our kids go to the same schools and our mission statement has always been safety first with great service and excellent prices for our loyal customers
Posted on 2/26/2014
106 St Tire & Wheel urges our customers to recognize the value in keeping your vehicle properly aligned especially with this nasty winter we are having and the pitfalls of driving on pot hole lined streets. The battering your front end takes riding over pot holes will knock your wheels out of alignment more rapidly than usual. This puts steering, alignment and suspension componets under pressure. Don't ignore preventative maintenance with a simple wheel alignment available to our customers in Queens and Brooklyn. 106 St Tire is the home of the $45 wheel alignment and we're open 24 hours at our main location for 24 hour wheel repair, 24 hour wheel alignment, 24 hour wheel change, 24 hour TPMS reset or replacement, new tires, used tires, 24 hour tire repair and 24 hour welding. Call us any time ay 71
Posted on 2/25/2014
Another important warning about potholes from your friends and neighbors at 106 St Tire & Wheel ...they're dangerous for cars and motorcycles and there's more on the way! The aftermath of NYC's snowy, wet winter is now upon us and more bad weather will probably worsen the situation. Right now, pot holes are often disguised by the telltale small puddle of water especially on black top surfaces. We're not out of the woods with bad weather quite yet and snowy wet conditions and cold weather and thaws are the enemy that cause these monstrous pot holes...and they are dangerous. Hitting a pothole can be so severe, or your car is not equipped to handle the blow, it will cause you to lose control of your car. This leads to car accidents that, many times, have caused deaths. The risk intensifies for motorcycle drivers increases for obvious reasons, they don't have 4000 pounds of metal around to protect them. Having just two wheels on the ground and a lower weight than cars, motorcycles are ... read more