Weldon Spring Auto
818 O'Fallon Road, Saint Charles, MO 63304 636.498.6600

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Simple Answers from Weldon Spring Auto for St. Charles: 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: Oct 26, 2022

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in St. Charles

New tires are a big ticket item for most St. Charles 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 ...
Published on: Sep 13, 2022

Simple Answers from Weldon Spring Auto in St. Charles: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Weldon Spring Auto Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in St. Charles come with all-season tires that work pretty...
Published on: Mar 20, 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: Oct 19, 2021

Weldon Spring Auto Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Weldon Spring Auto 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?Weldon Spring Auto Answer:Da...
Published on: Jul 27, 2020

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: Jul 06, 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: Nov 25, 2019

Simple Answers from Weldon Spring Auto for St. Charles: 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 22, 2019