Joey's Truck Repair Inc.
2641 North Graham Street, Charlotte, NC 28206 704.372.3885

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: Oct 26, 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: Sep 20, 2022

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: Aug 15, 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: Jul 29, 2022

Simple Answers from Joey's Truck Repair Inc. for Charlotte: 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 24, 2020

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Joey's Truck Repair Inc. Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. ...
Published on: Jan 03, 2020

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Joey's Truck Repair Inc. Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. ...
Published on: Aug 11, 2018

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: Mar 14, 2017