Dr K's Napa Auto Care Center
333 Hwy 35 South, Neptune, NJ 07753 732.776.6696

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 16, 2024

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Neptune

Hello Neptune drivers! Let's pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don't eat them now – you're going to need them later.Man...
Published on: Jan 08, 2024

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: Dec 24, 2023

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Neptune

A lot of Neptune want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just don't fit right: The tires rub in turns o...
Published on: Sep 28, 2023

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Neptune

New tires are a big ticket item for most Neptune 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: May 08, 2023

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Dr K's Napa Auto Care Center

People need to be concerned about wheel alignment for two primary reasons: safety and money.  When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side. A moment of inattention could put y...
Published on: Jul 18, 2022

Simple Answers from Dr K's Napa Auto Care Center in Neptune: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Dr K's Napa Auto Care Center Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Neptune come with all-season tires that work...
Published on: Apr 25, 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: Apr 17, 2022