The Star Auto Service
900 E Beltline Rd, Richardson, TX 75081 972.231.2886

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: Aug 16, 2023

Simple Answers from The Star Auto Service for Richardson: 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: Jan 24, 2023

Tire Replacement at The Star Auto Service in Richardson

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Richardson 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 driv...
Published on: Sep 18, 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: Jan 02, 2022

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: Jun 04, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?The Star Auto Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fu...
Published on: Mar 02, 2021

Winter Tires

Let’s talk about winter tires.  We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires. Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
Published on: Apr 05, 2020

The Star Auto Service Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} The Star Auto Service 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?The Star Auto Service Ans...
Published on: Feb 02, 2020