Riley's Full Service
10640 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66212 913.648.1804

Tires and Wheels

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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: Jun 12, 2023

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: Jun 03, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Riley's Full Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fun...
Published on: Dec 27, 2022

Simple Answers from Riley's Full Service for Overland Park: 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: Oct 19, 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: May 24, 2021

Simple Answers from Riley's Full Service for Overland Park: 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 11, 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 27, 2019

Tire Replacement at Riley's Full Service in Overland Park

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Overland Park 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 d...
Published on: Jun 28, 2019