Yeoman Service Center
540 East Pettit Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46806 260.456.2169

Tires and Wheels

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Winter Tires

Let’s talk about winter tires.  We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires. Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
Published on: Aug 15, 2023

Simple Answers from Yeoman Service Center in Fort Wayne: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Yeoman Service Center Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Fort Wayne come with all-season tires that work pret...
Published on: Feb 26, 2023

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: Jul 17, 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 14, 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 07, 2021

Simple Answers from Yeoman Service Center for Fort Wayne: 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: Apr 24, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Yeoman Service Center Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fu...
Published on: Feb 04, 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: Nov 09, 2020