Auto Jockeys
400 East 2nd Street, Merrill, WI 54452 715.536.1900

Tires and Wheels

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Simple Answers from Auto Jockeys in Merrill: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Auto Jockeys Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Merrill come with all-season tires that work pretty well in t...
Published on: Aug 20, 2023

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: Sep 05, 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: Sep 20, 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: Mar 14, 2020

Tire Replacement at Auto Jockeys in Merrill

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Merrill 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 drive o...
Published on: Aug 20, 2019

Auto Jockeys Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Auto Jockeys 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?Auto Jockeys Answer:Dan's problem ...
Published on: Jul 21, 2019

Simple Answers from Auto Jockeys for Merrill: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced? Answer The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
Published on: Mar 23, 2018

Simple Answers from Auto Jockeys for Merrill: 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: Jan 12, 2018