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1376 Belmar Dr, Louisville, KY 40213 502.459.7302

Tires and Wheels

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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: Feb 12, 2023

Simple Answers from Kavanaugh's Complete Car Care Center in Louisville: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Kavanaugh's Complete Car Care Center Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Louisville come with all-season tires...
Published on: Sep 05, 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: May 10, 2021

Kavanaugh's Complete Car Care Center Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Kavanaugh's Complete Car Care Center 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?Kavanaugh'...
Published on: Mar 06, 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: Aug 29, 2020

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Louisville

New tires are a big ticket item for most Louisville 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 c...
Published on: Feb 08, 2020

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: Jan 05, 2020

Simple Answers from Kavanaugh's Complete Car Care Center for Louisville: 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: Nov 16, 2019