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How Are New Tires Installed?

How Are New Tires Installed?

For your motor vehicle's safety and all-around performance, you should have tires installed by a trained technician. The proper installation allows your tires to function as intended and allows good mileage. You don't have to worry about time because a tire installation typically takes around 1 hour. After the technicians at B & L Automotive help you pick out suitable tires for your vehicle, we can have them correctly installed: A proper installation entails:  Examining the lugs or bolts Installing new rubber valve stems (if needed) Mounting the tires Balancing the tires Tightening the wheel lugs to the recommended torque Checking the TPMS system The Steps When you need your tires replaced, the technician will usually follow these steps below: The car, SUV, or truck is placed on a mount to be lifted off the ground. The technician will unbolt the lug nuts from each wheel to completely remove the wheels from the vehicle.  They will proceed to deflate the o ... read more