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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

This is part two of our series on wheel repair. Click here for part one, and click here for part two.And click here to learn more about wheel reapirs at 106St Tire & Wheel and to schedule an appointment.Can steel wheels be re-coated? Yes, it is possible to re-coat steel wheels and other car components, such as hubs, drums, suspension parts, and so on. In conclusion, it is important to ensure that a wheel repair service provider is properly licensed and adequately insured before entrusting your precious wheels to him or her; luckily, we sure are. It is always a good idea to hire a specialist (hint: us) who offers all types of wheel repair services, such as inspection, refurbishment, and replacement, all under one roof. If a wheel repairer ... read more

This is part two of our series on wheel repair. Click here for part one.And click here to learn more about wheel reapirs at 106St Tire & Wheel and to schedule an appointment. Is it possible to repair wheels that are not fixed to the car? Most wheel repairers don't have a problem accepting off-the-vehicle wheels, with or without tires. Whatever the case, it is important to book for such wheel beforehand, especially if you want a quick turnaround Can split rims be repaired? Generally, there are 2 types of rim wheel splits. The first one is known as a 3-piece rim split and it can be refurbished or repaired by first breaking down the 3 sections. The 2nd type of rim wheel split is known as a cosmetic split and its repairing process varies accordingly. All in all, a good wheel repairer should be able to deal with both types of rim splits wit ... read more