Mike's Auto Repair & Tire
36189 Forest Blvd, North Branch, MN 55056 651.674.4000

Tires and Wheels

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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: Jun 30, 2023

Winter Tires

Let’s talk about winter tires.  We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires. Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
Published on: Apr 09, 2023

Tire Replacement at Mike's Auto Repair & Tire in North Branch

New tire choices can be overwhelming for North Branch drivers. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you dr...
Published on: Nov 24, 2022

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: Jun 29, 2022

Simple Answers from Mike's Auto Repair & Tire for North Branch: 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: May 27, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Mike's Auto Repair & Tire Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value....
Published on: Dec 31, 2021

Simple Answers from Mike's Auto Repair & Tire for North Branch: 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: Dec 15, 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 26, 2021