Charron's Auto Repair
929 South Kickapoo, Lincoln, IL 62656 217.735.2222

Tires and Wheels

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Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Charron's Auto Repair Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fu...
Published on: Jul 26, 2023

Simple Answers from Charron's Auto Repair in Lincoln: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Charron's Auto Repair Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Lincoln come with all-season tires that work pretty ...
Published on: Jun 08, 2023

Tire Rotation and Balancing

You can make your tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing.  Let’s start with tire rotation.  In normal driving, your front tires wear more on the shoulders bec...
Published on: Dec 26, 2022

Simple Answers from Charron's Auto Repair for Lincoln: Tire Tread Depth

Question How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced? Answer That is a very important question.  As we discuss the matter, keep in mind that one of the most imp...
Published on: Jan 26, 2022

Nailed It! (Tire Repairs)

We've all been there.  You park somewhere only to return and find one of your tires is flat; you've picked up a nail on the road.  You're hoping you can just have it patched and be on your w...
Published on: Sep 27, 2021

Charron's Auto Repair Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Charron's Auto Repair Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?Charron's Auto Repair Ans...
Published on: Apr 19, 2021

Tires By the Numbers (What Tire Numbers Mean)

You may have noticed your tires have a pretty long number on them.  Yours might start with a letter, then a 3-digit number, followed by a few more numbers and letters.  That string of letter...
Published on: Jan 25, 2021

Are You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)

If your vehicle has a few years on it, you've no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the w...
Published on: Feb 25, 2020