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(619) 403-9426

7447 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942

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(619) 404-5645

10813 Airport Dr., El Cajon, CA 92020

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Yearly Archives: 2019

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires

Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our San Diego area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pair of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warranty important when buying tires?When you choose new tires in San Diego, what's the most important factor for you? Give us a call at John's Automotive Care at 619-280-9315 for tire recommendations. You know, buying tires in San Diego is a big deal. It's a big ticket item so you know you'll be spending a lot. 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 course there's the safety aspect as well. The tires do a lot of work – they carry the weight of the vehicle and you and your passengers. They need to be up to the task. You want t ... read more

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Tires and Wheels

Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in San Diego

A lot of people get custom wheels in San Diego. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You don't want that. Consulting your John's Automotive Care tire professional can ensure you get the right fit. First he'll ask you a series of questions about your San Diego driving needs and what you want in your new wheels. Now, not every wheel can go on every car. Care must be taken so that tires and wheels are not too large or that the wheel is centered too far towards the outside or the inside so the tires rub.If you don't want to make any modifications to your vehicle, you would need to focus on the wheels that would fit. With trucks, some people in San Diego like much bigger tires so they need a suspension lift.Also, most San Diego drivers don't realize that you need to keep the rolling diamete ... read more

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Tires and Wheels
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