Archer's Auto Care
4471 South Mendenhall Road, Memphis, TN 38141 901.362.8863

Tires and Wheels

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The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Memphis

New tires are a big ticket item for most Memphis 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: Mar 02, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Archer's Auto Care Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Funct...
Published on: Jul 06, 2022

Simple Answers from Archer's Auto Care for Memphis: 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: May 02, 2022

Archer's Auto Care Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Archer's Auto Care 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?Archer's Auto Care Answer:Da...
Published on: Mar 02, 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: Dec 30, 2020

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: Dec 07, 2020

Selecting Tires

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

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: Nov 26, 2019