North Wells Service Center
522 Wallywood Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 260.483.4438

Tires and Wheels

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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: Jul 10, 2023

North Wells Service Center Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} North Wells Service Center 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?North Wells Service ...
Published on: Jan 26, 2023

Simple Answers from North Wells Service Center for Fort Wayne: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?North Wells Service Center Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three facto...
Published on: Oct 31, 2022

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?North Wells Service Center Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value...
Published on: Sep 21, 2022

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Fort Wayne

New tires are a big ticket item for most Fort 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 c...
Published on: May 23, 2022

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: May 06, 2022

Tire Replacement at North Wells Service Center in Fort Wayne

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Fort Wayne drivers. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you driv...
Published on: Nov 02, 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: Aug 23, 2021