Clavey Auto Service
2003 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, IL 60025 847.724.4770

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Simple Answers from Clavey Auto Service for Glenview: 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 28, 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: May 15, 2023

Tire Replacement at Clavey Auto Service in Glenview

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Glenview 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 ...
Published on: Jun 14, 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: Nov 09, 2021

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 19, 2021

Simple Answers from Clavey Auto Service for Glenview: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Clavey Auto Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Fun...
Published on: Jan 18, 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: Sep 23, 2020

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Glenview

A lot of Glenview want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just don't fit right: The tires rub in turns ...
Published on: Jan 25, 2020