J. Murray Auto Service
116 E. State St, South Elgin, IL 60177 847.697.0450

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J. Murray Auto Service Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} J. Murray Auto Service 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?J. Murray Auto Service A...
Published on: Apr 22, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?J. Murray Auto Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. F...
Published on: Nov 29, 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: Nov 03, 2020

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 20, 2020

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: Aug 15, 2020

Simple Answers from J. Murray Auto Service for South Elgin: 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: Nov 12, 2019

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: Jan 04, 2018

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?J. Murray Auto Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. F...
Published on: Jun 04, 2017