Northwoods Auto Techs
5 East Monico Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501 715.365.2972

Tires and Wheels

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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: Jun 11, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Northwoods Auto Techs Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fu...
Published on: Jul 13, 2022

Northwoods Auto Techs Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Northwoods Auto Techs 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?Northwoods Auto Techs Ans...
Published on: Apr 09, 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: Mar 13, 2022

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: Jun 19, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Northwoods Auto Techs Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fu...
Published on: May 04, 2021

Tire Replacement at Northwoods Auto Techs in Rhinelander

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Rhinelander 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 dri...
Published on: Dec 05, 2018

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 12, 2017