Palmer's Auto Care Center
1811 Addison Ave East, Twin Falls, ID 83301 208.735.8810

Tires and Wheels

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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 08, 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: Oct 09, 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: May 23, 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: Feb 27, 2021

Simple Answers from Palmer's Auto Care Center for Twin Falls: 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: Oct 10, 2020

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Palmer's Auto Care Center Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value....
Published on: Sep 29, 2019

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: Apr 01, 2019

Palmer's Auto Care Center Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Palmer's Auto Care Center 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?Palmer's Auto Care Ce...
Published on: Jun 08, 2018