Pro Automotive Services
1095 East Edwardsville Rd, Wood River, IL 62095 618.259.8300

Tires and Wheels

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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 07, 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: Dec 06, 2022

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: Jan 07, 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: Nov 29, 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: Aug 09, 2021

Tire Replacement at Pro Automotive Services in Wood River

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Wood River 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 driv...
Published on: Aug 05, 2021

Simple Answers from Pro Automotive Services in Wood River: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Pro Automotive Services Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Wood River come with all-season tires that work pr...
Published on: Feb 24, 2019

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Pro Automotive Services Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. ...
Published on: Dec 29, 2018