Southard's Tire & Auto Center
474 South Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, CA 95425 707.894.2492

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Simple Answers from Southard's Tire & Auto Center for Cloverdale: Tire Tread Depth

Question How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced? Answer That is a very important question.  As we discuss the matter, keep in mind that one of the most imp...
Published on: Jun 18, 2023

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: Feb 09, 2023

Simple Answers from Southard's Tire & Auto Center in Cloverdale: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Southard's Tire & Auto Center Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Cloverdale come with all-season tires that w...
Published on: Nov 01, 2022

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: Jan 09, 2021

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: Oct 01, 2020

Southard's Tire & Auto Center Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Southard's Tire & Auto 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?Southard's Tire &...
Published on: Aug 03, 2019

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Southard's Tire & Auto Center Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Va...
Published on: Jul 01, 2019

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: Mar 07, 2019