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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: Aug 17, 2025

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Beeline Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Funct...
Published on: Jun 16, 2024

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: Jul 23, 2023

Tire Tread Depth

When talking about stopping power, we tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where the rubber meets the road. So having good brakes isn't enough: we have to have tires with enough traction to ...
Published on: Apr 15, 2023

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: Apr 03, 2023

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in San Diego

A lot of San Diego want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just don't fit right: The tires rub in turns...
Published on: Sep 04, 2022

Need New Tires In San Diego?

{{ image('Mjk1') }} Buying tires in San Diego is a big deal, so consult with a tire professional at Beeline Automotive about proper size, type and grade for your local San Diego, California, driving ...
Published on: Aug 21, 2022

Getting The Right Wheels And Tires At Beeline Automotive In San Diego

{{ image('Mjk1') }} A lot of people in the San Diego area want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just...
Published on: May 11, 2022