Cape Auto Clinic

1206 SE 9th Lane, Cape Coral, FL 33990 239.573.9986

Tires and Wheels

Tires By the Numbers (What Tire Numbers Mean)

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: May 13, 2023
Simple Answers from Cape Auto Clinic in Cape Coral: Winter Tires

Simple Answers from Cape Auto Clinic in Cape Coral: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Cape Auto Clinic Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Cape Coral come with all-season tires that work pretty we...
Published on: May 02, 2023
Are You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)

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 31, 2023
Nailed It! (Tire Repairs)

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: Mar 28, 2022
Simple Answers from Cape Auto Clinic for Cape Coral: Tire Tread Depth

Simple Answers from Cape Auto Clinic for Cape Coral: 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: Feb 06, 2022
Selecting Tires

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Cape Auto Clinic Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functio...
Published on: Dec 09, 2021
Simple Answers from Cape Auto Clinic for Cape Coral: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Simple Answers from Cape Auto Clinic for Cape Coral: 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: Nov 17, 2020
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Cape Coral

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Cape Coral

New tires are a big ticket item for most Cape Coral 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: Oct 01, 2020