Queens Tire Dealer

106 St Tire & Wheel will be on the road to SEMA 2015 in Las Vegas! 106 St Tire always attends the SEMA show, which is the largest automotive industry show in the world. It displays the latest and greatest in the industry and keeps our technology, as well as the world's auto tech, up to date. In a world where technology is advancing as fast as it is, it's critical for our organization to keep our knowledge and skill up to date to better serve our customers with KNOWLEDGE. 106 St Tire is a progressive organization, understanding that knowledge is power, so off we go! We will do as we usually do and make what we see available to our customers on our Facebook page, so come and follow us for great photos fresh from Las Vegas starting this Sunday, November 1st, 2015 Meanwhile back at the "ranch" you can expect our 5 locations to be open to serve your auto needs as usual as we are fully staffed and ready to serve you as always.Please remember we have two 24 hour locatio ... read more

1) Where do used tires come from? Take a look around after the carnage of natural diasters like Hurricane Sandy and remember the millions of dollars in ruined vehicles? Cars, trucks, vans, more all ruined because of damage from fallen trees and flooding. When flood water gets inside your car, the inside is ruined. Flood water carries with it not only waste water but also street water containing spillage from leaking transmissions, oil leaks, antifreeze, etc. Interiors are ruined and drying them does not solve the situation as they are stained with waste materials like oil, grease, etc and maybe worse. Most times, a vehicle recovered from a flood will have the engine ruined by dirt, sand, debris getting into the engine and exhaust. Between body and fender damage, interior damage and engine damage, most cars will be totaled and ready for a junk yard. Also, cars in serious accidents that are "totaled" by insurance companies may be a pile of crushed metal but....the tires ... read more

A year ago The Christian Science Monitor ran the following headline, “Report: Cell phone distractioncauses one in four U.S. car crashes.” The article continued with this: “The report puts the number of car crashes caused by cell phoneuse and texting at 1.6 million – one million more than previously thought.” 1) Check your tire pressure! We hate sounding like broken records but this is a critical safety issue and one totally under your control. As we've mentioned before, program your phone to remind you, check your pressure every time you fill up, putup a Post-It note on your desk...do whatever it takes to remind yourself because your life depends on it. Think for a moment? There is only one part of your car that touches the ground: YOUR TIRES! It sounds ridiculously simple however each and every year scores of people die, thousands ofaccidents are caused, millions of dollars in damage is done, a huge amou ... 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

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