Kallemeyn Auto Center, Inc.
12145 S Ridgeland, Palos Heights, IL 60463 708.597.8040

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: Jul 26, 2023

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: May 30, 2023

Kallemeyn Auto Center, Inc. Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Kallemeyn Auto Center, Inc. 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?Kallemeyn Auto Cent...
Published on: Jul 17, 2022

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Palos Heights

A lot of Palos Heights want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just don't fit right: The tires rub in t...
Published on: Sep 11, 2021

Simple Answers from Kallemeyn Auto Center, Inc. for Palos Heights: 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: Aug 01, 2021

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: May 26, 2021

Simple Answers from Kallemeyn Auto Center, Inc. for Palos Heights: 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: Feb 01, 2021

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Palos Heights

Hello Palos Heights drivers! Let's pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don't eat them now – you're going to need them lat...
Published on: Aug 24, 2020