Main Street Automotive, Inc.
715 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 530.626.7066

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: Apr 17, 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: Jan 20, 2023

Simple Answers from Main Street Automotive, Inc. for Placerville: 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: Sep 09, 2022

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Placerville

Hello Placerville drivers! Let's pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don't eat them now – you're going to need them later...
Published on: Apr 09, 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: Jun 21, 2021

Simple Answers from Main Street Automotive, Inc. for Placerville: 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: Jul 06, 2020

Main Street Automotive, Inc. Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Main Street Automotive, Inc. 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?Main Street Automo...
Published on: Nov 30, 2019

Simple Answers from Main Street Automotive, Inc. for Placerville: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Main Street Automotive, Inc. Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three fac...
Published on: Nov 02, 2019