Bob's Mobil Repair
1081 A Sonoma Blvd, Vallejo, CA 94590 707.644.7797

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: Apr 21, 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: Jul 05, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Bob's Mobil Repair Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Funct...
Published on: Feb 28, 2022

Bob's Mobil Repair Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Bob's Mobil Repair 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?Bob's Mobil Repair Answer:Da...
Published on: Dec 30, 2021

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: Oct 10, 2021

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: Oct 08, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Bob's Mobil Repair Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Funct...
Published on: Sep 07, 2020

Simple Answers from Bob's Mobil Repair for Vallejo: 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: Jan 15, 2019