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

Tires and Wheels

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Washington V. Lincoln: Tread Depth Champion In Chicago

Today's Ted's Auto Clinic Inc article focuses on the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When Chicago and drivers talk about stopping power, they tend to focus on their brakes. But our tires are w...
Published on: Feb 01, 2026

Simple Answers from Ted's Auto Clinic Inc in Chicago: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Ted's Auto Clinic Inc Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Chicago come with all-season tires that work pretty ...
Published on: Jan 25, 2026

Tire Replacement at Ted's Auto Clinic Inc in Chicago

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Chicago 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 drive o...
Published on: Jan 11, 2026

Time For New Tires In Chicago?

{{ image('MzI5') }} A lot of factors go into selecting new tires: traction, Chicago weather conditions, handling, load capacity, tread life, looks, warranty and price. Illinois driving conditions var...
Published on: Nov 23, 2025

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 25, 2025

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