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So...where's the snow? No snow SO FAR is no guarantee we won't have the usual January and February weather challenges. And 106 St Tire & Wheels is certainly not advocating you buy snow tires just in case. All weather tires can work fine. But, here's the deal...tire tread must be at a safe depth and our 106 St Tire & Wheel locations will check your tire tread for free! Drivers need to be really careful about tire tread getting too low because it's dangerous and the danger increases when the weather gets ugly. Once you can touch the wear bar on your tire at any point on that tire then the tread is too low and it becomes dangerous. If the edges of your tires are worn down that means your alignment is probably off and you should seriously consider new tires and 106 St Tire locations have used tires that will do fine and are very affordable. You can test your own tires but why bother when this is a free no obligation service at all of our locations. But, if you want to give it a tr ... read more

Emergency Winter Roadside Kit; YOU NEED ONE! (part 2) Stay warm 1) Keeping your body temperature regulated and avoidance hypothermia in a winter emergency is crucial. Please keep your clean cloth items in plastic bags to make sure they stay dry. Pack extra pairs of gloves and socks along with an extra hat and/or a facemask to keep you as warm as possible so you can change if yours get wet while changing a tire. Also, a second pair of insulated shoes or boots are important as extremities need extra warmth and if one pair gets wet. 2) Store at least two blankets in your kit or in your trunk. Include chemical hand warmers and a mylar blanket which looks like a thin piece of aluminum foil, but works with your body heat to keep your temperature consistent. Wool blankets are warmer than acrylic and don't skimp on the size. You will need this to keep your entire body warm and comfortable.5: Include flashlights 1) Your emergency kit should include several fl ... read more

Winter Emergency Roadside Kit; YOU NEED ONE! Traveling in unpredictable winter weather can be more dangerous the unpredicatability of unexpected snow and ice storms that reduce visibility and makes roads slippery and impassable. Nowadays with "climate change" or whatever we are calling it, safety becomes even more important. It's important to be prepared in the event of a car accident or being stranded due to bad weather. We've put together some pointers on how assemble an emergency roadside kit for winter so you're always prepared in case of a winter driving emergency. Be a Boy or Girl Scout and BE PREPARED! This is Part I of 106 St Tire & Wheel tips for being safer in your car, on the roads, etc this winter:(part 2 tomorrow!) 106 St Tire & Wheels Tip #1: Store what Y-O-U need all together:1) Pack and store everything together in your vehicle.After all if this is an emergency kit and in an emergency situation you probably won't have the time ... read more

From the tire pros at 106 St Tire and Wheel, TWO WORDS about winter driving? “DRIVE SLOWLY” The University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health did a study that reports there is a casual affect of driving in poor weather and an estimated and staggering 7,000 deaths a year. About 800,000 injuries also result with a shocking 1.5 million car crashes yearly across the nation with an estimated economic toll of $42 billion. Yep, that's billion with a “B”. Why? The number one reason is not being properly prepared. Ever hear the expression an ounce of preventions is worth a pound of cure? You can't control the weather but you can sure be ready for it. Bad weather causes almost 20% of highway deaths according to this report. The report indicates that the most dangerous day to drive is the day after the first winter storm of the year when despite all the warnings people are unprepared to avoid driving or don't adopt safer procedures as comple ... read more

Take a look at the picture above. It's Greenwich Village last February. How will your car perform when the weather gets like this? 106 ST Tire and Wheel offers all our customers a free 47 point safety inspection. At this time of the year, with winter approaching, every driver needs mechanical systems inspected to prevent further damage to their cars and unsafe driving conditions to be able to safely handle the approaching winter season. For example, our free inspection includes a battery check...on those cold winter mornings will your car have the "juice" to start? Want to wait for AAA or miss a day at work? Another example? Will you get adequate braking on ice? Why wait till your car is sliding around or can't stop causing injury and/or an accident. 106 St Tire and Wheel wants our customers to be safe so here's a list of what we inspect for your safety, your vehicle's safe performance and pedestrian safety.The following are included in 106 ST Tire and Wheel's free vehicle check-up ... read more