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Mobile Tire Shop: 106St Tire & Wheel Brings Expert Tire Service To You in Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn & Nassau

Tired of wasting hours at the tire shop? At 106St Tire & Wheel, we believe your time is valuable. That’s why we’ve launched our Mobile Tire Shop—bringing our legendary tire expertise directly to your driveway, office, or wherever you are in Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Nassau Counties.   Order Online, Relax, and Let Us Handle the Rest Shopping for tires has never been easier. With 106St Tire & Wheel, you can browse our massive selection of top tire brands online, choose the perfect set for your vehicle, and schedule ... read more

Why buy Tires and Brakes Together?

Why buy Tires and Brakes Together?

Looking to upgrade your vehicle’s safety and performance? At 106St Tire & Wheel, we have an unbeatable offer that makes it the perfect time to buy both tires and brakes together — ensuring your car is ready for the road ahead. Why Choose 106St Tire & Wheel? When you purchase 4 tires from 106 St Tire & Wheel, you’ll receive a FREE wheel alignment — a critical service that extends tire life, improves tread wear, enhances vehicle handling, and boosts fuel efficiency. Proper alignment ensures your new tires perform at their best from day one. But that’s not all. We’re also offering $100 off on 4 brake pads when you buy your tires with us. Brake pads are essential for your vehicle’s stopping power and safety. Replacing them together with your tires is a smart move that guarantees balanced performance and peace of mind ... read more

What to Look for on a Flat Tire

Sometimes the worst thing that can happen to you is a mishap on the road. If you notice your vehicle start to shimmy and shake and there is a slight up and down motion to your car. Pull over because you have a flat tire! The last thing you want to do is drive on a flat. It can and will do a lot of damage to your vehicle. Wheels are not designed to take the weight of your car. If you drive on a flat tire, you risk adding the cost of a wheel to the cost of tire repair. Don't drive any longer than you have to, just get of traffic and park in the most level place you can find. After you have driven your vehicle safely out of the flow of traffic you should examine the affected tire. Just a tiny hole can cause a tire to lose air and go flat. The best way to find tiny holes is to use water and soap. The bubbles will be a roadmap and show you wear the hole is. I always keep a small bar of hotel soap in my glove compartment; just make sure it is sealed well, so it doesn't melt! The n ... read more