Lynwood Firestone
21551 Lincoln Hwy, Lynwood, IL 60411 708.757.3700

Tires and Wheels

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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: Jul 29, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Lynwood Firestone Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functi...
Published on: Jul 19, 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: Jun 22, 2022

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: Jun 09, 2022

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: Jan 31, 2022

Tire Replacement at Lynwood Firestone in Lynwood

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Lynwood 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 o...
Published on: May 30, 2021

Lynwood Firestone Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Lynwood Firestone 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?Lynwood Firestone Answer:Dan'...
Published on: Mar 08, 2021

Simple Answers from Lynwood Firestone in Lynwood: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Lynwood Firestone Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Lynwood come with all-season tires that work pretty well...
Published on: Aug 10, 2020