Tires and Wheels
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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: Jun 30, 2024
Washington V. Lincoln: Tread Depth Champion In ROCKFORD
Today's River Valley Auto article focuses on the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When ROCKFORD and drivers talk about stopping power, they tend to focus on their brakes. But our tires are wher...
Published on: Feb 25, 2023
River Valley Auto Tech Question on Tire Wear
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River Valley Auto 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?River Valley Auto Answer:Dan'...
Published on: Jan 08, 2023
Simple Answers from River Valley Auto for ROCKFORD: 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: Dec 22, 2022
Get The Right Tires And Wheels At River Valley Auto
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A lot of people in the ROCKFORD area want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they ...
Published on: May 17, 2022
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in ROCKFORD
New tires are a big ticket item for most ROCKFORD 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: Mar 16, 2022
Have River Valley Auto Check Your Tire Tread Depth
You may have heard of racing slicks. Now, slicks have no tread, but they give race cars maximum traction on dry racetracks. Insert a little water into the equation, however, and slicks can&rsquo...
Published on: Feb 09, 2022
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: Nov 24, 2021