Ted's Garage Inc
1270 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911 619.427.1417

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 29, 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: Nov 02, 2021

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 15, 2021

Simple Answers from Ted's Garage Inc for Chula Vista: 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: Sep 05, 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 23, 2021

Ted's Garage Inc Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Ted's Garage 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?Ted's Garage Inc Answer:Dan's ...
Published on: Oct 07, 2020

Simple Answers from Ted's Garage Inc in Chula Vista: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Ted's Garage Inc Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Chula Vista come with all-season tires that work pretty w...
Published on: Jan 22, 2020

Simple Answers from Ted's Garage Inc for Chula Vista: 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: Sep 13, 2019