Logan Square Auto Repair
2442 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647 773.772.1639

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The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Chicago

New tires are a big ticket item for most Chicago 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 cour...
Published on: Jun 22, 2025

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: Dec 08, 2024

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: Dec 20, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Logan Square Auto Repair Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. ...
Published on: Nov 02, 2023

Getting The Right Wheels And Tires At Logan Square Auto Repair In Chicago

{{ image('Mjk1') }} A lot of people in the Chicago area want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just d...
Published on: Aug 03, 2023

Simple Answers from Logan Square Auto Repair in Chicago: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Logan Square Auto Repair Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Chicago come with all-season tires that work pret...
Published on: Apr 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: Aug 15, 2021

Nailed It! (Tire Repairs)

We've all been there.  You park somewhere only to return and find one of your tires is flat; you've picked up a nail on the road.  You're hoping you can just have it patched and be on your w...
Published on: Jun 09, 2021