0500 Mechanics
390 South 5th West, Rexburg, ID 83440 208.356.0500

Tires and Wheels

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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: Jun 29, 2023

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: Jun 28, 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: May 22, 2022

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at 0500 Mechanics

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: May 24, 2021

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: Oct 22, 2020

Tire Replacement at 0500 Mechanics in Rexburg

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Rexburg 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 drive o...
Published on: Oct 08, 2020

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Rexburg

New tires are a big ticket item for most Rexburg 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 cour...
Published on: May 31, 2020

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?0500 Mechanics Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Function:...
Published on: Apr 06, 2020