Al's D & I Repair
3483 Sturgis Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702 605.348.1447

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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: Jun 17, 2022

Al's D & I Repair Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Al's D & I Repair 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?Al's D & I Repair Answer:Dan'...
Published on: Apr 12, 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: Jun 14, 2020

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: May 18, 2020

Simple Answers from Al's D & I Repair for Rapid City: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Al's D & I Repair Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Funct...
Published on: Mar 16, 2020

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: Mar 01, 2020

Simple Answers from Al's D & I Repair for Rapid City: 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: Feb 04, 2020

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Rapid City

A lot of Rapid City 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 turn...
Published on: Dec 04, 2019