Ted's Auto Clinic Inc
7850 W ADDISON ST CHICAGO, Illinois 60634 | (773) 625-7360

Tires and Wheels

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Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Ted's Auto Clinic Inc

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: Mar 23, 2025

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 25, 2024

Tire Replacement For Drivers

New tire choices can be overwhelming for car owners.Let's suppose you have a sporty car. You may like to run a high-performance summer tire when the weather's good in Chicago. When the Chicago weathe...
Published on: Jan 29, 2024

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Chicago

A lot of Chicago 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: Oct 01, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Ted's Auto Clinic Inc Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Fu...
Published on: Jun 09, 2023

The Ted's Auto Clinic Inc Guide To Selecting Tires And Wheels

{{ image('MzIy') }} Some people living near love driving and love their vehicles: To them, picking out the right tire is just as important – and just as much fun – as finding the right s...
Published on: May 20, 2023

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: Mar 22, 2023

Simple Answers from Ted's Auto Clinic Inc for Chicago: 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: Jan 24, 2023