Greg's Repair Service
4924 North Bentsen, McAllen, TX 78504 956.631.8366

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Tire Replacement at Greg's Repair Service in McAllen

New tire choices can be overwhelming for McAllen 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 drive o...
Published on: Oct 01, 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: Aug 26, 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: Mar 01, 2023

Simple Answers from Greg's Repair Service in McAllen: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Greg's Repair Service Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in McAllen come with all-season tires that work pretty ...
Published on: Dec 30, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Greg's Repair Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fu...
Published on: May 16, 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: May 02, 2022

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 23, 2020

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in McAllen

New tires are a big ticket item for most McAllen 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 cour...
Published on: Oct 02, 2020