Bruce Automotive
422 E Northwest Hwy, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 847.253.5545

Tires and Wheels

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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: May 07, 2023

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Mount Prospect

New tires are a big ticket item for most Mount Prospect 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 ...
Published on: May 04, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Bruce Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functio...
Published on: Oct 26, 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: Oct 16, 2022

Simple Answers from Bruce Automotive for Mount Prospect: 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: Jul 20, 2022

The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit.  Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher: Your vehicle's air conditioning...
Published on: Jun 02, 2021

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: Jan 18, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Bruce Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functio...
Published on: Jul 12, 2020