Robert's Auto Repair
416 East Adams Street, Port Isabel, TX 78578 956.943.7333

Tires and Wheels

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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: May 04, 2023

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Port Isabel

New tires are a big ticket item for most Port Isabel 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 ...
Published on: Jan 23, 2023

Tire Rotation and Balancing

You can make your tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing.  Let’s start with tire rotation.  In normal driving, your front tires wear more on the shoulders bec...
Published on: Jun 24, 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: Apr 04, 2022

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: Jul 20, 2020

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Robert's Auto Repair Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fun...
Published on: Apr 10, 2020

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: Nov 18, 2019

Simple Answers from Robert's Auto Repair in Port Isabel: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Robert's Auto Repair Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Port Isabel come with all-season tires that work pret...
Published on: Aug 23, 2019