A Master Mechanic LLC
95 East Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 │ 775.358.6777

Tires and Wheels

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Simple Answers from A Master Mechanic LLC for Sparks: 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 30, 2025

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Sparks

New tires are a big ticket item for most Sparks 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 cours...
Published on: Dec 01, 2024

The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit.  Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher: Your vehicle's air conditioning...
Published on: Jul 07, 2024

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 19, 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: Nov 02, 2023

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: Apr 23, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?A Master Mechanic LLC Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fu...
Published on: Feb 22, 2023

A Master Mechanic LLC Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} A Master Mechanic LLC 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?A Master Mechanic LLC Ans...
Published on: Dec 30, 2022