Auto Repair Specialists
3358 Rt 26 South, Freeport, IL 61032 815.232.3994

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Tire Replacement at Auto Repair Specialists in Freeport

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Freeport 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 ...
Published on: Jan 05, 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 29, 2022

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: Nov 22, 2022

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: Sep 28, 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: Dec 20, 2021

Simple Answers from Auto Repair Specialists in Freeport: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Auto Repair Specialists Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Freeport come with all-season tires that work pret...
Published on: Oct 28, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Auto Repair Specialists Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. ...
Published on: Jan 24, 2021

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Freeport

New tires are a big ticket item for most Freeport 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 cou...
Published on: May 11, 2020