AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALTIES, INC.
208 Wolf St, Yorkville, IL 60560 630.553.0397

Tires and Wheels

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Tire Replacement at AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALTIES, INC. in Yorkville

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Yorkville 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: Mar 24, 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: Feb 13, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALTIES, INC. Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Val...
Published on: May 22, 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: Aug 06, 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 03, 2021

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: Aug 21, 2020

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: Jun 03, 2020

Simple Answers from AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALTIES, INC. for Yorkville: 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 26, 2020