Queens Tire Dealer

What do I do if my rims and tires are stolen off my car? Having your wheels stolen is an unfortunate event but here at 106St Tire & Wheel we are here to help make it as easy as possible. Here are some common questions people ask us.  Do I need a police report if I have to submit an insurance claim? Yes. A police report detailing the theft is necessary. It is best to report the theft as soon as it happens so the claim doesn’t look suspicious. Are stolen wheels and tires covered under my car insurance? Stolen tires and rims will only be covered under your car insurance if you have comprehensive car insurance. Depending on your type of coverage on your insurance policy (check with your insurance company) they usually will pay replacement value for your stolen wheels and tires. Do I need to provide receipts for the stolen parts? If you have the original factory tires and rims you will not need to provi ... read more

The temperatures are rising, flowers are beginning to bloom, and spring is in the air! Does your vehicle have what it takes for spring and summer driving? Here are a few items to check to make sure your car is ready for whatever the upcoming seasons bring: Wipers: You can only expect about a year out of even the best wipers before the sun's UV rays and normal wear take their toll on them. If you're seeing streaks on the windshield or if you are noticing strips or chips of rubber gone from the blades (or if they just seem cracked and dried out), go ahead and change them. Fresh wipers will make a world of difference during springtime rain. Cooling system service: At regular intervals, your cooling system should be flushed and refilled with fresh coolant, to protect the radiator and other components against corrosion. If you can't remember how long it has been since this service was performed, we'll be happy to check your coolant's co ... read more

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 next step to ... 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