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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: Dec 29, 2024

Simple Answers from Norwood Auto Service in Chicago: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Norwood Auto Service Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Chicago come with all-season tires that work pretty w...
Published on: Jul 28, 2024

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 27, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Norwood Auto Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fun...
Published on: Dec 08, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Norwood Auto Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fun...
Published on: Dec 03, 2022

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 22, 2022

Tire Tread Depth

When talking about stopping power, we tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where the rubber meets the road. So having good brakes isn't enough: we have to have tires with enough traction to ...
Published on: Jul 12, 2022

Need New Tires In Chicago?

{{ image('Mjk1') }} Buying tires in Chicago is a big deal, so consult with a tire professional at Norwood Auto Service about proper size, type and grade for your local Chicago, IL, driving needs. We...
Published on: Feb 06, 2022