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Petaluma Tire Tread Depth - Washington vs. Lincoln
Let’s focus on the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When talking about stopping power, we tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where the rubber meets the road. ...
Published on: Jan 18, 2026
Need New Tires In Petaluma?
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Buying tires in Petaluma is a big deal, so consult with a tire professional at Local Heroes Auto Repair of Petaluma about proper size, type and grade for your local Petaluma, Cali...
Published on: Apr 06, 2025
Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Local Heroes Auto Repair of Petaluma Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit,...
Published on: Apr 17, 2024
Getting The Right Wheels And Tires At Local Heroes Auto Repair of Petaluma In Petaluma
A lot of people in the Petaluma area 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:...
Published on: Dec 10, 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: Jan 18, 2023
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: Aug 07, 2022
Have Local Heroes Auto Repair of Petaluma Check Your Tire Tread Depth
You may have heard of racing slicks. Now, slicks have no tread, but they give race cars maximum traction on dry racetracks. Insert a little water into the equation, however, and slicks can&rsquo...
Published on: Aug 14, 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: Jul 18, 2021