Martin's Auto Center
4303 Ilbery Road, Mount Vernon, IL 62864 618.242.2200

Tires and Wheels

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The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit.  Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher: Your vehicle's air conditioning...
Published on: Jul 11, 2023

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 09, 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: Sep 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: Jun 29, 2022

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Mount Vernon

Hello Mount Vernon 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 late...
Published on: Jan 24, 2022

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Mount Vernon

New tires are a big ticket item for most Mount Vernon 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...
Published on: Jan 09, 2022

Martin's Auto Center Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Martin's Auto 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?Martin's Auto Center Answe...
Published on: Sep 01, 2021

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Mount Vernon

A lot of Mount Vernon want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just don't fit right: The tires rub in tu...
Published on: Sep 28, 2020