Your browser does not support video A lot of us Pewaukee motorists like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We’re picky about color and body style. We’ll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One popular way for WI motorists to customize a vehicle is to get new wheels. Wheels come … Read more
Your browser does not support video Today’s tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Pewaukee driver’s style, habits and driving conditions. Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all WI seasons. Pewaukee off-roaders should be excited about the options available to them … Read more
Your browser does not support video Most Brookfield auto owners know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that “bald” tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tread at all when we think of a bald tire. And … Read more
Your browser does not support video Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat fixed in Pewaukee or your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System. The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. … Read more
Your browser does not support video A lot of people get custom wheels in Pewaukee. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you’re not careful. Sometimes, once they’re mounted, they just don’t fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You don’t want … Read more
Welcome to the Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee automotive blog. Today, let’s talk about the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When talking about stopping power, most Pewaukee and Waukesha motorists tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where the rubber meets the road. So having good brakes isn’t enough. Safe Waukesha … Read more
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of Brookfield motorists driving around on under-inflated tires. Admittedly, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-inflated. If your manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your Sedan tire’s considered significantly under inflated at 26 pounds. The tire may not look … Read more
Some of us 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, where you want to go or the look you’re after; there is a tire for you. The same is true about wheels. The … Read more
There are so many tire choices in the Pewaukee, Sussex, and Waukesha area, selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for Brookfield auto owners. And even though it’s kind of fun to have new tires on your Sedan, they’re a significant investment for most Brookfield folks so you want do it right. Tip: … Read more
Everyone in the Brookfield area wants our tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to maximize tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation. When wheels are out of balance, they wobble a bit. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. And they vibrate. To fix this, your service technician at … Read more