Tire Replacement: What Jackson Drivers Need to Know

April 12, 2020

Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your functional needs covered with your selection, then you can have some fun with where you go from there.L... More

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings

March 15, 2020

Why are wheel bearings for Jackson vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around Jackson, Missou... More

Jackson Tire Repair

February 16, 2020

Most Jackson residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Jackson drivers it also has a financial impact. With high Missouri gas prices, we've all heard about the impo... More

Below 45 Degrees in Jackson: Consider Winter Tires

January 1, 2020

Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Jackson drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Missouri drivers ran out and... More

Wheel Balancing at Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson

November 10, 2019

So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Jackson drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Missouri roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel the v... More

Shake It up in Jackson!: Why Wheel Balancing

August 25, 2019

Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance. When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of balance... More

Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln

August 4, 2019

Welcome to the Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Jackson conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the tire w... More

By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson in Jackson

July 28, 2019

Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Jackson drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasure, but i... More

Tire Rotation and Balancing at Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson in Jackson

June 30, 2019

Tires do a lot of work for Jackson drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while driving around Jackson. They also support the entire weight of the vehicle, including you and your passengers. Wit... More

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires

June 2, 2019

Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our American Fork area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pair of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warr... More