B & B Muffler and Automotive
3000 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78704 512.447.5581

Tires and Wheels

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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: Jun 09, 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: Jul 17, 2023

Simple Answers from B & B Muffler and Automotive for Austin: 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 19, 2023

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 10, 2022

Simple Answers from B & B Muffler and Automotive for Austin: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced? Answer The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
Published on: Apr 27, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?B & B Muffler and Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Val...
Published on: Apr 10, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?B & B Muffler and Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Val...
Published on: Nov 24, 2021

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: Oct 24, 2021