Eagle River Automotive
16907 Hanson Drive, Eagle River, AK 99577 907.694.4999

Tires and Wheels

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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: May 20, 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 03, 2023

Washington V. Lincoln: Tread Depth Champion In Eagle River

Today's Eagle River Automotive article focuses on the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When Eagle River and drivers talk about stopping power, they tend to focus on their brakes. But our tires ...
Published on: Jun 06, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Eagle River Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. F...
Published on: May 31, 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: Oct 10, 2022

Need New Tires In Eagle River?

{{ image('Mjk1') }} Buying tires in Eagle River is a big deal, so consult with a tire professional at Eagle River Automotive about proper size, type and grade for your local Eagle River, AK, driving ...
Published on: Jul 10, 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: Dec 06, 2021

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 21, 2021