Tire Repair and Maintenance

Tire Balance and Alignment

To avoid vibration or shaking of the vehicle when a tire rotates, the tire must be properly balanced. This balance is achieved by positioning weights on the wheel to counterbalance heavy spots on the wheel-and-tire assembly.

A wheel alignment adjusts the angles of the wheels so that they are positioned correctly relative to the vehicle's frame. This adjustment maximizes the life of your tires and prevents your car from veering to the right or left when driving on a straight, level road.

Let our qualified, ASE-certified technicians at Jerry's Automotive Service LLC perform your balance and alignment maintenance.

Punctured Tire Repairs

A plug by itself is not an acceptable repair. The proper repair of a punctured tire requires a plug for the hole and a patch for the area inside the tire that surrounds the puncture hole. The repair material used - for example, a "combination patch and plug" repair - must seal the inner liner and fill the injury to be considered a permanent repair.

Punctures through the tread can be repaired if they are not too large, but punctures to the sidewall should not be repaired. Tires must be removed from the rim to be properly inspected before being plugged and patched.

Let our qualified technicians hare at Jerry's Automotive Service LLC inspect and repair your punctured tires.

Tire Rotation Services

Rotating tires from front to back and from side to side can reduce irregular wear (for vehicles that have tires that are all the same size). Visit Jerry's Automotive Service for information on how frequently the tires on your vehicle should be rotated and the best pattern for rotation.

Purchase the Right Size Tire for Your Vehicle

To maintain tire safety, purchase new tires that are the same size as the vehicle's original tires or another size recommended by the manufacturer. Look at the tire information placard, the owner's manual, or the sidewall of the tire you are replacing to find this information.

If you have any doubt about the correct size to choose, consult our professional technicians at Jerry's Automotive Service LLC. We sell new tires by all the top name-brand manufacturers.

Importance of Tire Tread

The tire tread provides the gripping action and traction that prevent your vehicle from slipping or sliding, especially when the road is wet or icy. In general, tires are not safe and should be replaced when the tread is worn down to 1/16 of an inch. Tires have built-in tread wear indicators that let you know when it is time to replace your tires.

These indicators are raised sections spaced intermittently in the bottom of the tread grooves. When they appear "even" with the outside of the tread, it is time to replace your tires.

Another method for checking tread depth is to place a penny in the tread with Lincoln's head upside down and facing you. If you can see the top of Lincoln's head, you are ready for new tires.

To learn more about our tire services, please call Jerry's Automotive Service at (262) 226-4281 or visit our shop located at W229 N2467 County Highway F in Waukesha, WI.