Stemen Alignment & Brake
3607 N Wells Street, Ft. Wayne, IN 46808 260.483.4030

Tires and Wheels

Alt + /

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Stemen Alignment & Brake Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. ...
Published on: May 08, 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: Feb 13, 2022

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: Dec 17, 2021

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Stemen Alignment & Brake

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: Oct 01, 2021

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 01, 2021

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Ft. Wayne

New tires are a big ticket item for most Ft. Wayne 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 co...
Published on: May 26, 2021

Simple Answers from Stemen Alignment & Brake for Ft. Wayne: 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: Dec 16, 2020

Simple Answers from Stemen Alignment & Brake for Ft. Wayne: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Stemen Alignment & Brake Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors...
Published on: Jul 20, 2020