East Cooper Auto Pros
1198 Shadow Drive, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 843.881.2820

Tires and Wheels

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Simple Answers from East Cooper Auto Pros for Mt Pleasant: Tire Tread Depth

Question How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced? Answer That is a very important question.  As we discuss the matter, keep in mind that one of the most imp...
Published on: May 22, 2023

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 14, 2023

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: Apr 09, 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: Oct 03, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?East Cooper Auto Pros Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fu...
Published on: May 26, 2021

Simple Answers from East Cooper Auto Pros for Mt Pleasant: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?East Cooper Auto Pros Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: F...
Published on: Mar 11, 2021

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: May 04, 2020

Simple Answers from East Cooper Auto Pros for Mt Pleasant: 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: Feb 23, 2020