Queens Tire Dealer

5 Quick Tips about Oil Changes Our expert technicians at 106St. Tire and Wheel are thrilled to assist customers improve vehicle functionality and safety for the summer months ahead. All locations of 106St Tire and Wheel offer oil changes for most cars starting at $25 for the first 5 qts. and a free tire rotation. Our Northern Blvd location is open 24/7, so schedule your appointment now. Call us 718-446-6769 / just drive on in / or click: http://106sttire.comhttps://106sttireandwheel.autotext.me/Admin/kioskv2/index.php?id=VnVGYnB4MkhRbGtGSC9TY0VMQis2dz09&appt=1 Why are oil changes so important? 1.Engine Performance:Changing oil regularly helps maintain vital engine performance and engine operation. Allowing improved functionality and smoother driving, changing oil every 3,000 will keep internal engine parts clean and lubricated.... a r ... read more

Automatic Braking System coming to all new cars in less than 8 years! Automatic emergency braking or AEB systems a standard feature on practically all new vehicles sold in the U.S. by 2022 according to a new plan from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Automatic brakes are designed to stop a vehicle before it collides with a car or another object. Experts say that making them standard could prevent as much as 20 percent of accidents. AEB systems are usually coupled with another tech breakthrough called "forward collision warning" which scans the road ahead then warns the driver if the car is about to crash. This allows drivers to take action to slow down the car or completely stopping the car. The AEB system will react when the driver cannot or does not take the needed action to avoid a collision. How's it ... read more

Simple maintenance check list: FAQ about maintenance made Real Simple: No maintenance=expensive problems1. Check your tire pressure...simpler, have 106 St Tire do it FREE. More than 90 percent of cars on the road are driven every day with improperly inflated tires with most being under-inflated. Results? can compromise cornering can compromise braking can compromise stability and safety more likely to have a tire-related accident because of the above like tire failure (thousands happen every year and cause deaths which are avoidable!) MPG? HA! Shot to hell Tire life? Lower your expectations away from what manufacture says under-inflated tires overheat & could lead to catastrophic failure 2. Check the oil -a no-brainer; check it every time you fill up! Simpler, 106 St Tire will do it FREE! Where has all your oil gone? burning oil leaking oil. Frequently repla ... read more

We're in a NEW place!!!! We're 3D! In case you missed our grand opening, our new alignment center is now located just across the street at 105-08 Northern Blvd and its state-of-the-art 3D technology. In the city that never sleeps this center is open 24 hours a day including all holidays, closed only Christmas. Wheel alignments are really important maintenance for your vehicle and the bumpy streets and potholes that appear each spring really mandates you remembering how many miles you have put on since your last alignment. Old tires, poorly inflated tires, potholes and mileage make wheel alignments critical for avoiding the expensive parts and labor involved in front end work. A vehicle with a bad front-end becomes dangerous, tough to steer and is a ticking time bond. Bottom line? You need an alignment if you have: · Uneven tread wear · Vehicle pulling to the left or right · Your steering wheel is off center when driving straight · Steering wheel vibration ... read more

Living in NYC is a balancing act for us and your tires & wheels! Well, here's one more thing to balance...your drive. A smooth, flawless ride is important for your vehicle especially your tires, front end and brakes. Today, we're talking about getting our wheels and tires to rotate at varying speeds without vibrations. Here's a secret...even brand new tires are not perfectly round. More secrets, sssh....the weight of your tires are not perfectly distributed. In some spots they are lighter and in others they are heavier. And any of the above can lead to vibrations and less than a smooth ride. Tires that are not balanced can really be a huge issue because vibrations are the least of your issues. The real cost is very rapid tire wear of your brand new tires and your suspension will suffer greatly costing some bucks you don't need to spend. At 106 St Tire new tires are mounted on wheels then they're spun-balanced by computer to detect vibrations. Many vibrations can be eliminated by r ... read more