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Simple Answers from Affordable Automotive for Chico: Tire Rotation and Balancing
Question
How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced?
Answer
The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
Published on: Mar 06, 2023
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: Dec 21, 2022
Tire Replacement at Affordable Automotive in Chico
New tire choices can be overwhelming for Chico drivers. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you drive off...
Published on: May 18, 2022
Simple Answers from Affordable Automotive in Chico: Winter Tires
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Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Affordable Automotive Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Chico come with all-season tires that work pretty we...
Published on: Apr 14, 2022
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Chico
New tires are a big ticket item for most Chico drivers. You're not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it'll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again.
And of course...
Published on: Nov 18, 2021
Winter Tires
Let’s talk about winter tires. We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires.
Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
Published on: Aug 27, 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: Dec 24, 2020
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Affordable Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.
Fu...
Published on: Dec 06, 2020