Tires and Wheels
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Some of us Eagle Lake drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around MN, where you wa...Published on: Sep 24, 2013 -
You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Eagle Lake service center you keep repeating it ov...Published on: Nov 01, 2013 -
Eagle Lake drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes ...Published on: Nov 12, 2013 -
Welcome to the Hughes Automotive Inc automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Eagle Lake conditions. In order for a tire to have good c...Published on: Nov 13, 2013 -
Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your funct...Published on: Nov 26, 2013 -
Hey Eagle Lake area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our MN streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Eagle Lake area, t...Published on: Mar 07, 2014 -
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Eagle Lake on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is un...Published on: Mar 20, 2014 -
Many Eagle Lake drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel design...Published on: Apr 22, 2014 -
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Eagle Lake drivers can tell if their tires are out of balan...Published on: Aug 27, 2015 -
Custom wheels are one way that Eagle Lake folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are severa...Published on: Feb 04, 2015 -
Every Eagle Lake vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to...Published on: Dec 18, 2014 -
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Eagle Lake drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would ...Published on: Sep 05, 2016 -
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of ...Published on: Sep 18, 2016 -
Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Eagle Lake driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long...Published on: Sep 27, 2016 -
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Eagle Lake drivers couldn't wait to get them off th...Published on: Oct 02, 2016
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If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not al...Published on: Dec 06, 2016
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All new passenger vehicles on our Eagle Lake, MN, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems – TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since they are...Published on: Dec 11, 2016 -
When Eagle Lake drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with signifi...Published on: Dec 27, 2016
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Most Eagle Lake residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for ...Published on: Jan 08, 2017 -
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Eagle Lake area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand – you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't ...Published on: Feb 19, 2017