Queens Tire Dealer

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

Tire InstallationHow to Properly Inflate Your Tires to Stay Safe on the Road (Part 3) NOTE: This is the second part of our series on tire inflation. Please click here for Part 1, and click here for part 2. Always make sure your tires are inflated properly. Here's how: 1. Go over at a gas station that has a compressor with an indicator.2. Position your car so you can reach to all four wheels.3. Check the pressure specifications of the wheels. Search for a label that can be found on the door, the glove compartment or trunk.4. Remove the plastic lid from the valve and put it somewhere safe so you don't lose it.5. Verify the pressure with your gauge or with the one at the gas station. Click on the valve device and clasp it tightly. If you notice a whistling sound, it ... read more

Tire InstallationHow to Properly Inflate Your Tires to Stay Safe on the Road (Part 2) NOTE: This is the second part of our series on tire inflation. Please click here for Part 1. How do you check the inflation level of your tires? There are many people who are unsure how to do this or people who think they can just look at a tire to determine if it is under or over-inflated. Estimating the air pressure level in your tire by looking at them will never give you accurate results. There is a small tool that can be purchased at any auto supply store, as well as many home improvement centers, and perhaps your local hardware store. It's called a tire pressure gauge, and you can simply place it on the nozzle of your tire and get a reading of the air pressure within your tires. Trying to gauge it by eye may result in 20% over-inflated ... read more

Tire InstallationHow to Properly Inflate Your Tires to Stay Safe on the Road (Part 1) Your vehicle's tires are obviously important- and if you've ever experienced a tire blowout while driving, you know how frightening it can be. It can throw your car around, which can be disastrous if you are not able to get it back under control. Everyone understands the importance of having tires on their vehicle, but what's odd about it is most people don't take the time to check their tires - or are not checking them frequently enough. In fact, studies show that tires are the most neglected part of a vehicle. When your tires are not properly inflated, it is not only a safety hazard, but you end up costing yourself more money since under, or over-inflated tires will reduce your vehicle's gas mileage. With the ever-increasing price of fuel, this can result in a large amount of wasted money. The actual life of your tire is also reduced with un ... read more

A/C RepairEverything You Need to Know About Automotive Air Conditioning Maintenance (Part 3) NOTE: This is the third part of our series on automotive air conditioning maintenance. Please click here for Part 1, and please click here for Part 2. HVAC Technicians Know the Unit Specifications of Your Car ACSince every make and model is different, several requirements should be assessed only by a professional. There's always a need to ensure that the air conditioning unit is capable of heating and cooling the car sufficiently. Our professionals always ensure that the important parts of the repair and installation process are followed and carried out the right way. You'll Get Professional Tips and AdviceB ... read more