Ron's Auto Repair Center
2310 SE 5th St, Ames, IA 50010 515.232.8555

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The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit.  Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher: Your vehicle's air conditioning...
Published on: May 20, 2024

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: Aug 27, 2023

Tire Replacement at Ron's Auto Repair Center in Ames

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Ames drivers. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you drive off-...
Published on: Jun 18, 2023

Ron's Auto Repair Center Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Ron's Auto Repair Center 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?Ron's Auto Repair Cent...
Published on: Jun 15, 2023

Tire Rotation and Balancing

You can make your tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing.  Let’s start with tire rotation.  In normal driving, your front tires wear more on the shoulders bec...
Published on: May 16, 2023

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Ames

Hello Ames drivers! Let's pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don't eat them now – you're going to need them later.Many A...
Published on: Dec 28, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Ron's Auto Repair Center Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. ...
Published on: Jun 15, 2020

Simple Answers from Ron's Auto Repair Center for Ames: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Ron's Auto Repair Center Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors...
Published on: Feb 26, 2020