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Don't Cut Corners on Visibility; Use Windshield Washer Fluid

Don't Cut Corners on Visibility; Use Windshield Washer Fluid

Some people try to save money by filling their windshield washer reservoirs with water. Not a good idea! The problem:It doesn't properly clean the windshield and can freeze and destroy the reservoir. Solution:Invest the few dollars in washer fluid. It will not freeze and give you a clean windshield, which is imperative any time of the year. Do you want your kids playing in the streets when drivers can't see 100%?Many people accept wiper streaks as a normal part of life. It's not and not being able to see where you are going is a critical responsibility of every driver. 106 St Tire & Wheel always had plenty of windshield wiper fluid. Don't cut corners on safety....not in the winter....not ever

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Auto Repair 101

Tire Tip: Don't Deflate Tires for Better Traction

Tire Tip: Don't Deflate Tires for Better Traction

Tire tip of the day: Some drivers follow the old wives' tale advice to reduce air pressure in tires during cold weather to increase traction. The problem: While it MIGHT increase traction in some instances, it will cause undue tire wear when the weather warms.Solution: Keep tire pressure at recommended levels. Don't feel comfortable doing the above? Any location of 106 St Tire & Wheel will check your tire pressure FREE. We will check your tire tread FREE. We will fill your tires with compressed air to the recommendation of the manufacturer of your specific car FREE. ....and lots more. Just come on into any location, see above in the header, remember we are open at 2 Northern Blvd locations 24/7 and leave the rest to us. Be SAFE, not sorry. Call us 718-446-6769 24 hours, holidays included, 7 days, closed only Christmas

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Tires 101

Saving Money on Auto Repair

Saving Money on Auto Repair

Everyone hates having their car repaired. It takes time, costs money, is inconvenient and often a scary process. Most people don't know if their repair bills are real or inflated because they may worry about finding themselves in a shop where making money overcomes ethics. At 106 St. Tire & Wheel, we see the same faces not only year after year but decade after decade. Why? We pride ourselves on honesty and fairness. We value our customers and treat them like family. And they keep coming back year after year which delights us and has helped us grow into NYC's Premier Tire & Wheel Dealers and offer more and more related services. Your business is deeply appreciated and it inspires us to reach beyond what most discount tire dealers, rim, brake, wheel and repair shops do to keep your business. We take an interest in y/our community. We've written an e-book chocked full of great advice about saving money on the spiraling cost of gas and the issues of our times like a greener tomorro ... read more

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Auto Repair 101

Avoid These Deadly Driving Mistakes in Winter

Avoid These Deadly Driving Mistakes in Winter

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

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winter auto tips

106 ST Tire & Wheel Sells the Hottest Wheels in the World

106 ST Tire & Wheel Sells the Hottest Wheels in the World

Queens 106 St Tire and Wheel has the hottest wheels in NY...it's a fact as Archie Bunker would say! And we've got the staff to help you acheive the look you want. In fact, we have a wheel configurator so that you can try on various wheel styles virtually so you can get an idea of how your ride will look dressed in stainless steel, steel or alloy. Making your auto needs easy to obtain is what 106 St Tire & Wheel has been doing for nearly a quarter of a century and se we add features to our site that help you seek what you want in the comfort of your home. Our site contains a wheel configurator and here's the link so you can get your shopping going when the weather is bad or in the middle of the night. Here's the link: http://106sttire.com/wheel-configurator so help yourself and when your ready one of our wheel experts will help you obtain the very hottest, most eye catching, most awesome wheel you want. Our most popular rims? Asanti Concept One D2 Forged Dub Hipnot ... read more

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Wheels