Tires and Wheels

  • Beware of Cheap Tires in Eagle Lake
    Do you like to shop for shoes in Eagle Lake?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting ...
    Published on: Mar 06, 2017
  • Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Hughes Automotive Inc
    A lot of us Eagle Lake drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One...
    Published on: Apr 24, 2017
  • Automotive Tips from Hughes Automotive Inc: Tire Replacement Overview
    Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Eagle Lake drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire d...
    Published on: Jul 02, 2017
  • Under Pressure in Eagle Lake: TPMS
    Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Eagle Lake, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal go...
    Published on: Jul 17, 2017
  • Tire Rotation and Balancing at Hughes Automotive Inc in Eagle Lake
    Tires do a lot of work for Eagle Lake drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while dri...
    Published on: Jul 24, 2017
  • Tire Maintenance in Eagle Lake
    With the recent focus in the Eagle Lake area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Eagle Lake drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to ...
    Published on: Sep 29, 2017
  • Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Eagle Lake
    A lot of people get custom wheels in Eagle Lake. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don'...
    Published on: Oct 24, 2017
  • Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings
    Why are wheel bearings for Eagle Lake vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Hughes Automotive Inc post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearin...
    Published on: Nov 26, 2017
  • Picking the Right Tires in Eagle Lake
    Shopping for tires in Eagle Lake can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off,...
    Published on: Jan 15, 2018
  • All About Your TPMS in Eagle Lake
    Eagle Lake drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for MN auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and lo...
    Published on: Mar 20, 2018
  • Shake It up in Eagle Lake!: Why Wheel Balancing
    Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to kee...
    Published on: Aug 05, 2018
  • Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Eagle Lake, MN
    Everyone in Eagle Lake, MN eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Eagle Lake,...
    Published on: Sep 16, 2018
  • The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
    Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Mankato area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one...
    Published on: Feb 24, 2019
  • Getting New Tires in Eagle Lake?
    There are so many tire choices in the Eagle Lake area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a ...
    Published on: May 19, 2019
  • Winter Tires
    What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Eagle Lake driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to liste...
    Published on: Jun 30, 2019
  • Automotive Tips from Hughes Automotive Inc: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
    Repair or Replace? That’s a question Eagle Lake drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter ...
    Published on: Dec 29, 2019
  • Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Hughes Automotive Inc
    When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good ...
    Published on: Apr 12, 2020
  • Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Eagle Lake Ride
      It seems like everywhere you go in the Eagle Lake area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. S...
    Published on: Jan 08, 2023
  • Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Eagle Lake: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Hughes Automotive Inc
    Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Eagle Lake drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenanc...
    Published on: Apr 02, 2023