Faust Automotive & Tires
101 West Harrison Street, Aviston, IL 62216 618.228.9000

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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: Feb 02, 2023

Faust Automotive & Tires Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Faust Automotive & Tires 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?Faust Automotive & Tir...
Published on: Dec 25, 2022

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: Mar 28, 2022

Simple Answers from Faust Automotive & Tires for Aviston: 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: Feb 26, 2022

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Aviston

New tires are a big ticket item for most Aviston 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: Jan 15, 2022

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: Mar 21, 2020

Tire Replacement at Faust Automotive & Tires in Aviston

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Aviston 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: Feb 29, 2020

Simple Answers from Faust Automotive & Tires for Aviston: 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: Jun 11, 2019