Tires and Wheels

  • Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Schaumburg Automedics
    Many Schaumburg drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel design...
    Published on: Apr 21, 2010
  • Tire Rotation and Balancing at Schaumburg Automedics in Schaumburg
    Tires do a lot of work for Schaumburg drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while dri...
    Published on: Jul 13, 2010
  • Tire Maintenance in Schaumburg
    With the recent focus in the Schaumburg area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Schaumburg drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to ...
    Published on: Aug 13, 2010
  • Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
    Schaumburg drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes ...
    Published on: Aug 25, 2010
  • Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Schaumburg Ride
      It seems like everywhere you go in the Schaumburg area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. S...
    Published on: Sep 09, 2010
  • Saving Lives in Schaumburg with Tire Pressure
    All new passenger vehicles on our Schaumburg, Illinois, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems – TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since th...
    Published on: Nov 30, 2010
  • Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Schaumburg, Illinois
    Everyone in Schaumburg, Illinois eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Schau...
    Published on: Mar 15, 2011
  • Tire Tread Depth for Schaumburg, Illinois Drivers
    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 ...
    Published on: May 24, 2011
  • The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
    Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Chicago area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one...
    Published on: Jun 02, 2011
  • Selecting New Tires and Wheels
    Some of us Schaumburg drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around Illinois, where ...
    Published on: Aug 25, 2011
  • Schaumburg Tire Repair
    Most Schaumburg residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for ...
    Published on: Oct 19, 2011
  • Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in Schaumburg
    Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Schaumburg area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand – you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't ...
    Published on: Dec 15, 2011
  • Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings
    Why are wheel bearings for Schaumburg vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Schaumburg Automedics post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearin...
    Published on: Jan 05, 2012
  • Schaumburg Automedics Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
      Welcome to the Schaumburg Automedics automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Schaumburg conditions. In order for a tire to have good c...
    Published on: Feb 07, 2012
  • The Schaumburg Automedics Guide to Tire Specs
    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 Schaumburg service center you keep repeating it ov...
    Published on: May 08, 2012
  • Tire Replacement: What Schaumburg Drivers Need to Know
    Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your funct...
    Published on: May 29, 2012
  • Schaumburg Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Schaumburg on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is un...
    Published on: Jul 19, 2012
  • Wheel Balancing at Schaumburg Automedics
    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? Schaumburg drivers can tell if their tires are out of balan...
    Published on: Aug 07, 2012
  • All About Your TPMS in Schaumburg
    Schaumburg drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Illinois auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids ...
    Published on: Aug 29, 2012
  • When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
      Hey Schaumburg area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Illinois streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Schaumburg a...
    Published on: Jan 23, 2013