Bert's Automotive
10611 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64134 816.763.8080

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: Jul 11, 2023

Tire Rotation and Balancing

You can make your tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing.  Let’s start with tire rotation.  In normal driving, your front tires wear more on the shoulders bec...
Published on: Aug 23, 2022

Tire Replacement at Bert's Automotive in Kansas City

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Kansas City 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 dri...
Published on: Apr 20, 2022

Simple Answers from Bert's Automotive for Kansas City: Tire Tread Depth

Question How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced? Answer That is a very important question.  As we discuss the matter, keep in mind that one of the most imp...
Published on: Mar 07, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Bert's Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functi...
Published on: Jan 10, 2021

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: Nov 28, 2020

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: Jan 20, 2020

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Bert's Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functi...
Published on: Nov 23, 2018