Lancer Service Auto Care
270 East 8th Street, St. Paul, MN 55101 651.224.0267

Tires and Wheels

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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 31, 2023

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in St. Paul

New tires are a big ticket item for most St. Paul 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 cou...
Published on: Jan 25, 2023

Simple Answers from Lancer Service Auto Care for St. Paul: 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: Jan 14, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Lancer Service Auto Care Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. ...
Published on: Dec 12, 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: Feb 07, 2022

Winter Tires

Let’s talk about winter tires.  We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires. Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
Published on: Aug 04, 2021

Simple Answers from Lancer Service Auto Care in St. Paul: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Lancer Service Auto Care Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in St. Paul come with all-season tires that work pre...
Published on: Nov 17, 2020

Lancer Service Auto Care Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Lancer Service Auto Care Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?Lancer Service Auto Ca...
Published on: Feb 25, 2020