Eliot Park Auto Service
1341 S Colorado Ave, St Louis Park, MN 55416 952.544.4097

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: May 10, 2023

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: Mar 01, 2021

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in St Louis Park

New tires are a big ticket item for most St Louis Park 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 o...
Published on: Dec 30, 2020

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Eliot Park Auto Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. ...
Published on: Oct 06, 2020

Simple Answers from Eliot Park Auto Service in St Louis Park: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Eliot Park Auto Service Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in St Louis Park come with all-season tires that work...
Published on: Sep 16, 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: Feb 14, 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: Jan 26, 2020

Tire Replacement at Eliot Park Auto Service in St Louis Park

New tire choices can be overwhelming for St Louis 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: Sep 12, 2018