Tire Maintenance in Sikeston
August 18, 2024
With the recent focus in the Sikeston area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Sikeston drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them last as long as possible because they're not cheap to replace. In addition to saving gas, pr... More
Tire Tread Depth for Sikeston, Missouri Drivers
March 17, 2024
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They consider 2/32 of an inch to be the minimum legal tread depth. Tw... More
Shake It up in Sikeston!: Why Wheel Balancing
December 24, 2023
Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance. When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of balance... More
The Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston Guide to Tire Specs
April 2, 2023
You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Sikeston service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then you get to the counter and the mana... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
October 9, 2022
Welcome to the Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Sikeston conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the tire... More
Wheel Balancing at Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston
August 14, 2022
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Sikeston drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Missouri roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel the ... More
Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston
July 31, 2022
A lot of us Sikeston drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One popular way for Missouri motorists to customize a vehicle is to get new wheels.Wheels come in thous... More
Helping Sikeston Drivers Get the Right Tires
February 13, 2022
Every Sikeston vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to match the season you are driving in. Summer tires are designed for hot temperatures. The tread is e... More
The Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston Guide to Custom Wheels
December 12, 2021
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all wheels are created equal. Too many Sikeston drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their eye, the... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston Advice on Buying New Tires
November 7, 2021
Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Sikeston driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all Missouri seasons.Sikeston off-roaders should be excited about the options a... More