Red's Auto Repair
22 N 049 Pepper Rd, Lake Barrington, IL 60010 847.382.1442

Tires and Wheels

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Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Red's Auto Repair Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functi...
Published on: May 02, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Red's Auto Repair Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functi...
Published on: Feb 19, 2023

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: Aug 12, 2022

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: Jul 24, 2022

Simple Answers from Red's Auto Repair in Lake Barrington: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Red's Auto Repair Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Lake Barrington come with all-season tires that work pre...
Published on: Jun 24, 2022

Simple Answers from Red's Auto Repair for Lake Barrington: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Red's Auto Repair Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Funct...
Published on: Aug 16, 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: Jul 20, 2021

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Red's Auto Repair

People need to be concerned about wheel alignment for two primary reasons: safety and money.  When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side. A moment of inattention could put y...
Published on: Jun 27, 2021