Wheel Balancing at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna
March 14, 2021
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Anna drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Illinois roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel the vibr... More
Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna
November 22, 2020
When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo... More
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
November 1, 2020
Some of us Anna drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around Illinois, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about wheels. The har... More
Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Anna: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna
August 9, 2020
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Anna drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve and extend the life of the tires, so it's well worth the effort and expense for Anna drivers t... More
Shake It up in Anna!: Why Wheel Balancing
April 19, 2020
Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance. When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of balance... More
The Charlie's Fast Lube Anna Guide to Custom Wheels
February 16, 2020
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all wheels are created equal. Too many Anna drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their eye, then, a... More
Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Anna, Illinois
January 26, 2020
Everyone in Anna, Illinois eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Anna, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let's group the broad spectrum into several categories that will ... More
All About Your TPMS in Anna
January 1, 2020
Anna drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Illinois auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflated tires.It's hard for many Anna drivers to tell when a radial ... More
Getting New Tires in Anna?
December 15, 2019
There are so many tire choices in the Anna area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a significant investment for most Anna area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with your friendly an... More
Tire Tread Depth for Anna, Illinois Drivers
December 1, 2019
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They consider 2/32 of an inch to be the minimum legal tread depth. Tw... More