Lou's Automotive Center
1140 South Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ 08012 856.227.9028

Tires and Wheels

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Lou's Automotive Center Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Lou's Automotive Center 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?Lou's Automotive Center...
Published on: Feb 28, 2023

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: Feb 12, 2023

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Blackwood

New tires are a big ticket item for most Blackwood drivers. You're not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it'll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again. And of co...
Published on: Nov 27, 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: Aug 24, 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: Aug 16, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Lou's Automotive Center Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. ...
Published on: Jun 12, 2022

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Lou's Automotive Center

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: Feb 07, 2022

Simple Answers from Lou's Automotive Center for Blackwood: 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: Dec 21, 2021