Posted on 6/23/2025
Finding time to visit a tire shop isn't always easy. Between work, family responsibilities, and busy schedules, taking your vehicle to a repair shop can be inconvenient—especially when you have a flat tire or need new tires installed immediately. That's why 106 St Tire & Wheel offers professional mobile tire services throughout Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Nassau County. Our mobile tire service brings experienced technicians and professional equipment directly to your home, workplace, or roadside location, saving you time while providing the same quality service you would expect in our shop. Whether you need new tires installed, a flat tire repaired, seasonal tire changes, or emergency roadside tire replacement, our mobile tire team makes the process fast, convenient, and stress-free. What Is Mobile Tire Service? Mobile tire service allows profess ... read more
Posted on 6/23/2025

Nitrogen-filled tires have gained popularity among drivers seeking better tire performance and longevity. Here’s a balanced look at the advantages and disadvantages of using nitrogen instead of regular air in your tires. Pros of Nitrogen-Filled TiresSlower Pressure Loss: Nitrogen molecules are larger and less permeable than oxygen, so tires filled with nitrogen maintain their pressure longer. This reduces the frequency of top-ups and helps ensure you’re always driving on properly inflated tires. Check out Goodyear’s recommendation regarding Nitrogen in tires.Improved Fuel Efficiency: Proper tire pressure reduces rolling resistance, which in turn can improve fuel economy. Since nitrogen-filled tires are less likely to lose pressure, drivers may see slight gains in miles per gallon. Longer Tire Life ... read more
Posted on 6/13/2025

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
Posted on 8/31/2016

Understanding the New York State Automotive Safety Inspections Requirements (Part 1) The state of New York has a vehicle inspection program meant to ensure that all vehicles registered within its boundaries satisfies the minimum set standards for safely operating on highways and public streets. When a car is purchased within the state, the dealer is liable for the inspection. It must be carried out within 30 days from date of sale and before it is delivered to the owner. In addition, vehicles are also subject to emissions inspection to control air pollution. These inspection are carried out together by a DMV certified inspector in any of the authorized the facilities. Vehicle Inspection Requirements According to the law, all motor vehicles must be in safe functional state every time they are used on a public road or street in New York State. All vehicles registered within the state must be taken for inspection every 12 months. The inspection must be ... read more
Posted on 4/20/2016

FAQ about 106 St Tire & Wheel's used tires...a price friendly way to a safer ride! Where do used tires come from? Take a look around after the carnage of the flooding, mud slides, tornados? Millions of dollars in ruined vehicles are scattered about like MatchBox cars...cars, trucks, vans and more all ruined because of damage from fallen trees, mud and flooding. When flood water gets inside your car, inside your engine and your interior everything is ruined. Flood water carries with it not only waste water but also street water containing spillage from leaking transmissions, oil leaks, antifreeze, over-flooding sewers, 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, mo ... read more