Pete's Automotive
6160 Sebastopol Ave - Hwy 12, Sebastopol, CA 95472 707.823.6020

Tires and Wheels

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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 23, 2023

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: Jun 25, 2022

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: May 31, 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: Mar 17, 2022

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: Feb 25, 2022

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Sebastopol

New tires are a big ticket item for most Sebastopol 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 c...
Published on: Jan 01, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Pete's Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functi...
Published on: Oct 28, 2021

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Pete's Automotive

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: Jun 29, 2021