Slimmer's Automotive Service
2030 E 23rd Street, Lawrence, KS 66046 785.843.5606

Tires and Wheels

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Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Slimmer's Automotive Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Val...
Published on: Aug 01, 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: Jul 20, 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: May 25, 2022

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Lawrence

New tires are a big ticket item for most Lawrence 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 cou...
Published on: Oct 17, 2021

Tire Replacement at Slimmer's Automotive Service in Lawrence

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Lawrence 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 ...
Published on: Sep 14, 2021

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: Jul 07, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Slimmer's Automotive Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Val...
Published on: Feb 10, 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: Sep 10, 2020